Phonological Development in Children: A Comprehensive Overview
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13387200%20Abstract
This review provides a comprehensive examination of the use of phonological measures, such as phonological mean length of utterance (pMLU), phonological whole-word proximity (PWP), and phonological whole-word correctness (PWC), in assessing language development across various populations, including typically developing children, children with specific language impairments (SLI), and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The review synthesizes findings from studies conducted in diverse linguistic contexts, including Arabic and English, highlighting the cross-linguistic applicability of these measures. Key themes include the importance of early intervention, the challenges in assessing phonological development in children with ASD, and the need for methodological consistency in research. The review underscores the value of these phonological measures in identifying language impairments and tracking developmental progress, while also pointing to the need for further research in underrepresented languages and longitudinal studies to better understand phonological trajectories.
Keywords: Phonological development, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specific language impairment (SLI), early intervention, cross-linguistic assessment.
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