Research with Children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) Suggests

question 56

Multiple Choice

Research with children with specific language impairment (SLI) suggests:

• A) children with SLI show significant delays in language, but this does not affect their counting-out-loud routines
• B) children with SLIs use systems of invented hand gestures to overcome their language difficulties and understand number
• C) children with SLIs are able to learn basic principles of arithmetic in ways that are independent of their struggles with language
• D) research on children with SLIs suggests that learning counting and mathematical principles is heavily influenced by language

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