DLD; linguistic constructions; generalisation; TDL; constructions linguistiques; généralisation
Abstract :
[en] The generalisation of linguistic constructions is performed through analogical reasoning. Children with developmental language disorders (DLD) are impaired in analogical reasoning and in generalisation. However, these processes are improved by an input involving variability and similarity. Here we investigated the performance of children with or without DLD in a construction generalisation task. We also compared their performance following training with an input involving progressive alignment (combining similarity and variability) or high variability. Progressive alignment improves construction generalisation in children with or without DLD, which could have implications for our understanding of language development and for interventions conducted with children with DLD.
Research center :
URI Enfances
Disciplines :
Social & behavioral sciences, psychology: Multidisciplinary, general & others
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