Children with a receptive language disorder have difficulty understanding and processing language. Like an expressive language disorder, it may be either developmental or acquired. Â Receptive language disorders usually begin before age four, and often co-exist with expressive language disorders (mixed receptive-expressive).
Signs and Symptoms pf Receptive Language Disorder May Include
- difficulty following directions
- decreased comprehension of “yes/no” and “wh” questions
- limited vocabulary
- poor understanding of grammatical markers and syntax
- difficulty attending to spoken language
Receptive and expressive language disorders are frequently identified between ages 3-5, and speech-language treatment is recommended as soon as possible.
