How Language Deficiency Relates to Antisocial Behavior

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Stuttering and the mispronunciation of words are two common types of language deficiencies. Being unable to speak properly could have numerous effects on a person in society, which could lead to antisocial behavior. If a person becomes antisocial, they lack what it takes to coexist with society in an acceptable manner. The person with this behavior usually affects society in a negative way. Speech is the sound that comes out of our mouth and language is a measure of intelligence. When a person has a problem with either it is called a language disorder. These disorders can be caused by a range of things. Hearing could be an issue if the child has delayed speech or language. Intellectual disability is a common cause of language disorders. Abuse or neglect and not hearing others speak will lead to that child not speaking. Prematurity can cause a number of speech and language delays. Auditory processing disorder is when children have trouble decoding sounds. Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and traumatic brain injury can affect the muscles needed for speaking. Autism directly affects communication. These are some of the causes of language and speech problems. These problems can be cured. There are ways to monitor children and ensure that they are on track with their language level. From birth to the age of five kids should go through various stages in learning how to talk. At the age of twelve months toddlers should be saying one to two words and recognizing sounds. Usually the first signs of a language deficiency aren’t found until the ages of three to eight. At that time a speech therapist should be contacted to assist in the curing process. The earlier the problem is identified the better the chances of curing it are. If not ... ... middle of paper ... ...m to act out of character, which the end result would be for them to act violent. Work Cited Arriola Jacob, R. Kimberly “Antisocial Behavior.” Healthline.com 2002. 2 March. 2011 Beaty, La Donna, “What Makes a Serial Killer?” Speculating about Causes. Sticks and Stones Seventh Ed. New York, New York, 2008 pg 179-184 Hanrahan, Clare “Antisocial behavior” Healthofchildren.com 2011. 2 March. 2011 Kayne, R. “Antisocial Behavior.” Wisegeek.com 12 Feb. 2011. 2 March. 2011 University of Michigan Health System. “Speech and Language Delay and Disorder.” Med.umich.edu June 2008. 2 March 2011

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