Abstract
The review article presents current knowledge of developmental dysphasia, a lesser-known neurodevelopmental disorder, which prevalence and seriousness can be compared to attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. It acquaints the consequences of the disorder in academic, social, and emotional development, with changes and misleading errors in the terminology.
It refers to a strong genetic background and the other etiological factors that lead to structural changes in the brain. The description of the clinical picture is followed by the enumeration of overlapping co-morbid disorders.
Autism spectrum disorder is mentioned both in this connection and in the chapter on differential dia gnosis. The contribution brings more complex view of dia gnostics and treatment.
The part is compiled in accordance with a recent consensus from a signifi cant international forum in English speaking countries.