What is Developmental Receptive Language Disorder?
Some people have trouble understanding certain aspects of speech. There’s a toddler who doesn’t respond to his name, a preschooler who hands you a bell when you asked for a ball, or a worker who consistently can’t follow simple directions. Their hearing is fine, but they can’t make sense of certain sounds, words, or sentences they hear. They may even seem inattentive. These people have a receptive language disorder. Of course, in preschoolers, some misuse of sounds, words, or grammar is a normal part of learning to speak. It’s only when these problems persist that there is any cause for concern.