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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Different. My DC has this diagnosis, which she received at 4 after a full neuropsych and speech workup. She was a very late talker and was way behind her age group in auditory processing and comp. She's an excellent reader when it comes to decoding, though - several levels above her peers - and is doing well at math too. She's also strong with puzzles, patterns, and music.

This disorder is called lots of things - MERLD (for mixed expressive-receptive language disorder), SLI (specific language impairment, as it's very limited/specific in terms of which areas are impacted), speech-language disorder, etc. It often presents in otherwise average to above-average IQ kids.

In DC's case (and maybe in all patients' cases, I'm not sure), the specific weaknesses involve processing speed and short-term memory. Inattentive-type ADHD and anxiety are common co-morbidities, which makes sense. we take DC to the developmental peds at Kennedy Krieger in Baltimore. Not the shortest drive from Fairfax County, but we only have to go once or twice a year, and they take insurance and are excellent. Good luck![/quote]

OP here - correction; auditory working memory.

At any rate, a full testing will show you the specific weaknesses and help you understand the diagnosis and treatment options. Should be crossfunctional (speech, neuro, hearing, OT).[/quote]

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