Syntactic disorder, also known as syntax disorder or syntactic impairment, refers to a language disorder where an individual has difficulties with the rules and structures of language at the sentence level. It affects the person's ability to form grammatically correct sentences with proper word order, sentence structure, and agreement.
Individuals with syntactic disorder may exhibit problems such as omitting or misusing grammatical markers (e.g., articles, pronouns), using incorrect verb tense or agreement, and struggling with sentence complexity. They may also have difficulty understanding and using various sentence types, such as questions or negations.
Syntactic disorder is often associated with developmental language disorders or specific language impairment (SLI). It can affect both expressive (speaking and writing) and receptive (listening and reading) language abilities, leading to challenges in communication and comprehension. Speech therapy, language intervention, and targeted support can help individuals with syntactic disorders improve their linguistic skills and communicate effectively.
What is syntactic disorder?
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