Heritability of poor language achievement among twins.

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Title: Heritability of poor language achievement among twins.
Authors: Tomblin, J. Bruce, Buckwalter, Paula R.
Source: Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research. Feb1998, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p188. 12p. 2 Charts, 5 Graphs.
Subject Terms: *Language disorders, Twins
Abstract: Examines heritability as a basis of poor language achievement among twins. Comparison of monozygotic and dizygotic gene pairs; Heritability analysis of poor language among twins with normal nonverbal intelligence quotient; Dimensionality of language behaviors and underlying causal systems.
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Abstract:Examines heritability as a basis of poor language achievement among twins. Comparison of monozygotic and dizygotic gene pairs; Heritability analysis of poor language among twins with normal nonverbal intelligence quotient; Dimensionality of language behaviors and underlying causal systems.
ISSN:10924388
DOI:10.1044/jslhr.4101.188