The latest findings from academics at London South Bank University and the Open University found that even though SLI is less recognised than dyslexia it has a greater impact on children’s lives.
While dyslexia affects the way the brain translates the written word SLI affects the way it translates the spoken word. SLI also has an impact upon a child’s grammar, vocabulary, literacy and short-term memory.
Those with the condition have difficulty with "high order thinking skills" such as multi-tasking and problem solving, said London South Bank University Professor Lucy Henry, one of the researchers.
"The lack of understanding of specific language impairment contrasts markedly with the broader understanding and acceptance of similar disabilities such as dyslexia," she said.
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