People with this problem cannot quickly come up with a word or information that they know well. This results in not being able to respond to a question. Pressure makes retrieval problems worse. When word retrieval is the problem, children can select the correct response when given choices. Expressive language problems interfere with oral communication and written language.
Academic problems result from most oral language problems.
Comprehension deficits are seen in reading, math, and other subjects as well as oral language. These behaviors indicate difficulty with comprehension and frequently mask the problem, making one of the most significant language problems difficult to observe. It is important to recognize these problems in order to arrange appropriate intervention. Written language is the most complex aspect of language. One must formulate what to say, sequence ideas correctly, remember grammatical rules, spell words correctly, and write legibly.