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Language Disorder Tied to Genetics

Research published in the current issue of Current Directions in Psychological Science has shown genetics to be the most important factor in the development of Specific language impairment (SLI), a condition which causes slow language development unrelated to other learning disorders in children. Previously, the disorder was thought to be the result of hearing loss, poor parenting or minor brain damage.


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