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Abnormal brain structure identified in children with developmental language problems (medicalxpress.com)developmental language disorder brain abnormalities anterior neostriatum basal ganglia diagnosis treatment
A study conducted by Georgetown University Medical Center identifies abnormalities in the anterior neostriatum within the basal ganglia of children with developmental language impairments. This discovery could aid in diagnosis and treatment of the condition. The research emphasizes the need for further investigation into how these abnormalities may cause language difficulties and suggests potential interventions.
Main Points- Discovery of brain abnormalities affecting language development in childrenThe research conducted by Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists found abnormalities specifically in the anterior neostriatum within the basal ganglia, which is associated with developmental language impairments in children.
- Anterior neostriatum consistently abnormal in studies on developmental language impairmentsUsing a computational method to analyze 22 articles, researchers determined that the anterior neostriatum was abnormal in 100% of the studies examined.
- Potential treatments for developmental language disorders linked to basal ganglia dysfunctionThe study suggests that basal ganglia dysfunction might be targeted by specific drugs known to improve movement impairments, offering a potential approach to treating developmental language disorders.
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