Factors related to delayed language development in children

Abstract

Objective To explore the characteristics and risk factors of children with delayed language development. Methods 100 children with delayed language development treated in our hospital from January, 2015 to January, 2019 were selected. Their information was collected and analyzed by early language development schedule, Gesell developmental diagnostic scale, and self-made questionnaire. Results Among the 100 children, 83 children had general stunting, and 17 children had language stunting. There were statistical differences in age, maternal occupation, and maternal education between the children with general developmental retardation and those with language retardation (all P<0.05). Multiple regression analysis showed that the incidence of total developmental retardation was 5.418 times higher for mothers with junior high school education or above than for mothers with junior college education or above. Conclusion In practice, language screening should be carried out for children with different stages; and effective intervention should be carried out for children with language retardation and health education for mothers with low education background should be strengthened to reduce the impact on the growth of children with language retardation. Key words: Children; Delayed language development; Total retardation