Delayed language development is called

Correct option is B

Delayed language development is commonly associated with aphasia, a neurological condition caused by brain damage, which impairs language comprehension and expression. While aphasia is often linked to adults following strokes or injuries, certain developmental language delays in children can also be referred to as developmental or acquired aphasia.
Information Booster:
1. Aphasia affects communication but does not impair intelligence.
2. It can result from developmental delays or neurological damage.
3. Early intervention, like speech therapy, helps mitigate long-term impacts.
4. Aphasia can vary in severity, ranging from mild word-finding difficulties to complete loss of speech.
5. Language-rich environments and therapy improve recovery in children with delayed development.
Additional Knowledge:
· (a) Deficiency: A vague term that may refer to general inadequacies but is not specific to language.
· (c) Dumbness: A colloquial term, often incorrectly used for mutism, not delayed development.
· (d) Handicap: Broad term for physical or mental conditions causing limitations, not specific to language.