PREVAILING MEDICAL HISTORY IN CHILDREN THAT CONSULT DUE TO LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Language acquisition depends on the interaction of biological, neuropsychological and socio-enviromental factors.  During intrauterine development, neurological interconnections are established, shaping the foundations for communication and language. Its alteration can be due to malfunctions in the evolutionary program and damage produced in the peri-natal period that lead to alterations in the development of the central nervous system. In these cases, detection and prevention are essential.

 OBJECTIVE

To estimate the prevalence of pre and perinatal history in children with language disorders, without associated pathologies.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Descriptive, retrospective, observational and cross-sectional work. It was carried out in the Otolaryngology and Phonoaudiology (Speech Therapy) Ward in the Hospital Bernardino Rivadavia between June 1^st, 2018 and May 31^st, 2019. Inclusion criteria: Medical history of patients aged 2 or more that attended the Hospital to be evaluated because of language disorders, without associated pathologies. Exclusion criteria: incomplete medical history or medical histories without reports. Elimination criteria: mothers with prior pathologies or neurological disorders.

RESULTS

50,37% of children with language disorders presented perinatal history. 3,78% of gestational hypertension (PIH) and gestational diabetes was recorded; 8,71% with cesarean delivery, and within newborns, the prevalence was 10,23% prematurity and 9,85% underweight.

CONCLUSION

A maximum prevalence of 56% of perinatal history is expected in children with language disorders.

DISCUSSION

Knowing the prevailing history that interferes in the development of language allows for early intervention, performing follow-ups, timely treatment, workshops and talks with parents.