Examination of the Stability of Two Methods of Defining Specific Language Impairment.

Cole, Kevin N.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1995

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Examination of the Stability of Two Methods of Defining Specific Language Impairment.

Cole, Kevin N.; And Others

Applied Psycholinguistics, v16 n1 p103-23 Mar 1995

Examines two methods of differentially classifying language-delayed children as either specifically language impaired (SLI) or developmental-lag language impaired. Results indicated significant differences in classification between the two methods of defining SLI, as well as substantial changes in classification over time using either method. (47 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Child Language, Classification, Cognitive Processes, Data Analysis, Language Acquisition, Language Impairments, Language Variation, Measurement Techniques, Multiple Regression Analysis, Research Methodology

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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