6A01.23
Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment
Transtorno do desenvolvimento da linguagem com outro comprometimento especificado da linguagem
CategoryDefinition
Developmental language disorder with other specified language impairment is characterised by persistent difficulties in the acquisition, understanding, production or use of language (spoken or signed), that arise during the developmental period and cause significant limitations in the individual’s ability to communicate. The pattern of specific deficits in language abilities is not adequately captured by any of the other developmental language disorder categories.
Diagnostic Criteria
- This qualifier should be applied if the Developmental Language Disorder meets all of the diagnostic requirements of the disorder but the pattern of deficits in language is not adequately characterized by one of the other available specifers.
Exclusions
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Diseases of the nervous system
- Disorders of intellectual development
- Selective mutism
Index Terms
Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment