ABSTRACT
We are so interested in language development and language impairments because most learning disabilities are language based to some extent, even if language appears adequate for life outside of school and does not rise to the level of recognized language impairment. Most language impairments that rise to the threshold of being considered within the category of specific diagnosis, called Specific Language Impairment (SLI), are brought to some kind of professional attention due to a delay in either comprehension or talking or both in the very early years of life, ideally starting with recognition and some level of intervention by no later than the age of two years and six months. Of course, hearing impairment must be ruled out or recognized as a factor, the most urgent diagnosis and intervention.
