ICD-11 code : 6A01.2;
Preferred Label : Developmental language disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Developmental language disorder is characterised by persistent deficits 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. 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 characterised by persistent deficits 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. 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.
