ICD-11 code : 6A01.2;
Preferred Label : Developmental language disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Developmental language disorder is characterized by persistent difficulties in the
acquisition, understanding, production or use of language (spoken or signed), that
arise during the developmental period, typically during early childhood, and cause
significant limitations in the individual's ability to communicate. The individual's
ability to understand, produce or use language is markedly below what would be expected
given the individual's age and level of intellectual functioning. The language deficits
are not explained by another neurodevelopmental disorder or a sensory impairment or
neurological condition, including the effects of brain injury or infection.;
ICD-11 inclusion : language learning impairment; specific language impairment; language development disorder;
Origin ID : 862918022;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Developmental language disorder is characterized by persistent difficulties in the
acquisition, understanding, production or use of language (spoken or signed), that
arise during the developmental period, typically during early childhood, and cause
significant limitations in the individual's ability to communicate. The individual's
ability to understand, produce or use language is markedly below what would be expected
given the individual's age and level of intellectual functioning. The language deficits
are not explained by another neurodevelopmental disorder or a sensory impairment or
neurological condition, including the effects of brain injury or infection.
