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Peer reviewedBishop, D. V. M.; Edmundson, A. – Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 1987
Language-impaired children (N=87) were assessed at the ages of 4, 4 1/2, and 5 1/2. In 37%, the language disorder resolved by 5 1/2 years (44% resolution in those with normal nonverbal ability). Outcome for individuals could be predicted with 90% accuracy at four years. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Delayed Speech, Diagnostic Tests, Language Acquisition, Language Handicaps
