Inner Speech and Executive Function in Children with Developmental Language Disorder: Implications for Assessment and Intervention

Autor/inn/en	Baron, Lauren S.; Arbel, Yael
Titel	Inner Speech and Executive Function in Children with Developmental Language Disorder: Implications for Assessment and Intervention
Quelle	In: Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 7 (2022) 6, S.1645-1659 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Baron, Lauren S.) ORCID (Arbel, Yael)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Inner Speech (Subvocal); Executive Function; Developmental Disabilities; Language Impairments; Children; Adults; Theories; Measurement Techniques; Articulation (Speech); Cues; Dialogs (Language) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Inneres Sprechen; Entwicklungsstörung; Speech disorder; Speech disorders; Speech disabilities; Speech disability; Speech handicap; Speech handicaps; Speech impairment; Speech impairments; Language handicaps; Sprachbehinderung; Child; Kind; Kinder; Theory; Theorie; Messtechnik; Stichwort; Dialog; Dialogs; Dialogue; Dialogues
Abstract	Purpose: Many children with developmental language disorder (DLD) also have difficulty with executive function. The presence of co-occurring deficits in language and executive function can obscure assessment results and lead to the implementation of ineffective interventions. It is also the case that inner speech, or the use of self-directed language to guide thought and action, often mediates performance on executive function tasks. The aims of this tutorial are to (a) summarize what is known about how inner speech affects executive function performance in typical populations and children with DLD and (b) highlight potential implications for clinical practice and directions for future research. We provide a brief background on inner speech, including theoretical frameworks, typical development, and measurement approaches. We then summarize research on inner speech and executive function involving typical adults and children, followed by a description of the few studies involving children with DLD. Conclusions: Work with typical adults and children has concluded that inner speech operates as a self-cueing device to support understanding of task rules, sequencing of task order, and maintenance of task goals. Work involving children with DLD suggests that their inner speech is less mature, less relevant, and less effective overall when completing executive function tasks. However, very few studies have examined the relations between inner speech and executive function in children with DLD. It is important for speech-language pathologists to understand the potential role of inner speech during executive function tasks, given how often these skills are utilized during everyday activities. Although more research is needed, speech-language pathologists are in a unique position to support both language and executive function goals for children with DLD. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01