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November 14, 2025Journal of Speech Language and Hearing ResearchOpen Access

Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis

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KMKarla K. McGregorLGLisa GoffmanEPElena Plante

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Overview

Integrative literature review highlights a multidimensional approach to diagnosing developmental language disorder, suggesting improved outcomes.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the complexities and implications of diagnosing developmental language disorder (DLD) through a multidimensional lens.
  • Conducted an integrative literature review to analyze existing knowledge about DLD diagnosis.
  • Examined genetic and neurobiological insights into DLD.
  • Considered the implications of using multidimensional frameworks over traditional categorical approaches.
  • Identified the broad and dynamic nature of DLD, contrasting it with static categorical definitions.
  • Highlighted the role of genetics and neurobiology in understanding DLD's heterogeneity.
  • Discussed the limitations of current diagnostic criteria and nosologies in DLD.

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McGregor et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692519b4c0ce034ddc354513https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_jslhr-25-00089
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