Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists found that the anterior neostriatum within the basal ganglia is abnormal in children with developmental language impairments, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment. The condition affects language development and is as common as ADHD and dyslexia, more prevalent than autism. The researchers’ analysis of brain abnormalities in people with the disorder revealed consistent abnormalities in the anterior neostriatum. This discovery may increase awareness of developmental language disorder. Research suggests drugs that improve movement impairments due to basal ganglia dysfunction could be beneficial, along with interventions that encourage compensation by intact brain structures. Basal ganglia abnormalities could serve as early biomarkers, triggering early therapy.
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