Syntax
-Rules regarding language
-Arrangement of words and phrases to create meaningful forms of communication
-Studies have conflicting results regarding syntax, but a majority concluded that there are deficits in this area of language
-Length of utterances are shorter
-Deficits when using third person singular
-Refer to themselves in third person
-Ex. Adult: What did you do today Katie?
Katie: Katie shop.
-Ex. Adult: What would you like to drink?
Katie: Katie milk.
-Use mostly nouns
-Arrangement of words and phrases to create meaningful forms of communication
-Studies have conflicting results regarding syntax, but a majority concluded that there are deficits in this area of language
-Length of utterances are shorter
-Deficits when using third person singular
-Refer to themselves in third person
-Ex. Adult: What did you do today Katie?
Katie: Katie shop.
-Ex. Adult: What would you like to drink?
Katie: Katie milk.
-Use mostly nouns