Way I, Yelsma P, Van Meter AM, Black-Pond C. Understanding alexithymia and language skills in children: implications for assessment and intervention.
Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch 2007;
38:128-39. [PMID:
17428959 DOI:
10.1044/0161-1461(2007/013)]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
This article reviews the construct of alexithymia and its relationship to language impairment.
METHOD
The article includes a review of the literature on emotional competence, trauma effects, alexithymia, and language impairment; summarizes tools to assess alexithymia; and provides an intervention framework.
IMPLICATIONS
Understanding the relationship of emotional competence and language impairment may provide a new perspective for speech-language pathologists who are serving children with language and socioemotional impairments.
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