[Language and learning disorders].
OBJECTIVE
To aid health professionals, especially pediatricians, in the diagnosis and prevention of language and learning disorders.


METHODS
Review of the relevant literature published in the past 5 years (MEDLINE and textbooks).


RESULTS
Multiple variables, among them neurological diseases, may be related to the etiology of language and learning disorders.


CONCLUSIONS
An adequate diagnostic investigation may guide the choice of treatment.
Schirmer
Carolina R
CR
Programas de Neurologia Infantil e Neuropsicologia, Serviço de Neurologia, Hospital São Lucas, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre.
Fontoura
Denise R
DR
Nunes
Magda L
ML
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy