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Disorders in Language Acquisition and Cerebral Maturation

A Neurophysiological Perspective

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Brain Organization of Language and Cognitive Processes

Part of the book series: Critical Issues in Neuropsychology ((CINP))

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Abstract

Since Broadbent (1872) described congenital aphasia in children with brain lesions, many authors have expanded on the same topic. Nevertheless, a considerable portion of the published material has centered on the discussion of the appropriate terminology more than on the basic mechanisms that account for delays or involution of language organization in children.

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Mejia, L., Eslava-Cobos, J. (1989). Disorders in Language Acquisition and Cerebral Maturation. In: Ardila, A., Ostrosky-Solis, F. (eds) Brain Organization of Language and Cognitive Processes. Critical Issues in Neuropsychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0799-0_5

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