Living with Language Impairment

Authors

  • Bonnie Brinton Brigham Young University
  • Martin Fujiki Brigham Young University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/jircd.v1i1.69

Keywords:

language impairment, social competence, social communication, communication impairment

Abstract

Language impairment (LI) affects children in numerous ways. As they mature, children with LI may demonstrate ongoing problems with communication and academics as well as challenges with social interaction, social acceptance, and friendship formation. The life experience of children with LI is likely to be characterized by persistent difficulty across a wide range of tasks as well as social isolation in a variety of contexts.

Author Biographies

  • Bonnie Brinton, Brigham Young University

    Bonnie Brinton is a professor in the Communication Disorders Department, Brigham Young University.

  • Martin Fujiki, Brigham Young University

    Martin Fujiki is a professor in the Communication Disorders Department, Brigham Young University.

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Published

2010-08-28

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How to Cite

Brinton, B., & Fujiki, M. (2010). Living with Language Impairment. Journal of Interactional Research in Communication Disorders, 1(1), 69-94. https://doi.org/10.1558/jircd.v1i1.69

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