[Oral language development in maltreated and foster children]

Abstract

Language disorders, which are still very poorly detected, are often present in abused children. While the consequences are well known and long-lasting, little is known about the development and specific characteristics of these children, depending on where they were placed, the type of abuse they suffered and the age at which they were placed. This finding led to a review of the literature aimed at better defining the state of knowledge on the subject, for the benefit of better detection and treatment.

Keywords: child abuse; child neglect; child welfare; enfant placé; language delay; language disorders; maltraitance; retard de langage; troubles du langage; troubles développementaux.