Document Type : Original Article
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Unit of Phoniatrics – Otorhino-laryngology Department, El-Saadyeen Central Hospital, Egypt.
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Unit of Phoniatrics-Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University., Cairo, Egypt.
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Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University., Cairo, Egypt.
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Unit of Phoniatrics - Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University., Cairo, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Conduct disorder (CD) is a prevalent psychiatric disorder characterized by a pattern of disruptive behavior that appears before 18 years of age. It includes aggressive tendencies, violence, antisocial behavior, impulsivity, deception, violating the rights of others, destruction of property, and theft. Language and communication are important in the acquisition of social interaction and behavioral skills, Some studies have found that behavioral problems are associated with later language difficulties children with elevated levels of conduct-related problems are at increased risk of poorer subsequent language acquisition, Most previous studies were a focus in behavioral problems and lacks to examine language in those conduct children. Aim of the work: Assessment of language profile in conduct disorder children.
Subject and Methods: This study was an observational cross-sectional study. It was carried out at the Unit of Phoniatrics, Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University Hospitals, and Benha University Hospitals and private clinics. The study included 30 children aged (7-12) years old. Children were assessed by study tests: 1-Stanford Binet [fifth edition], 2- REAL Scale, 3-Articulation test. Results: 36.7% of the study group showed a delay in sentence repetition, 30%in both expressive language and total language score. Conclusion: CD children not only suffer from behavioral problems but also language delay in different language attitudes for further management and hence better prognosis.
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