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World J Clin Pediatr. Feb 8, 2017; 6(1): 24-33
Published online Feb 8, 2017. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v6.i1.24
Published online Feb 8, 2017. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v6.i1.24
Table 3 Underlying causes of delayed language development among studied children
| Causes of DLD | Number of children | % |
| Mental retardation | 26 | 38.2 |
| Environmental deprivation | 12 | 17.6 |
| Below average mentality | 10 | 14.7 |
| Specific language impairment | 6 | 8.8 |
| Cerebral palsy | 5 | 7.4 |
| Hearing impairment | 5 | 7.4 |
| ADHD (inattentive) | 2 | 2.9 |
| ASD - autism | 2 | 2.9 |
- Citation: Abou-Elsaad T, Abdel-Hady H, Baz H, ElShabrawi D. Language and cognitive outcome for high-risk neonates at the age of 2-3 years - experience from an Arab Country. World J Clin Pediatr 2017; 6(1): 24-33
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v6/i1/24.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v6.i1.24