Editing Expressive language disorder (section)

== Treatment ==
Treatment of expressive language disorder does not require medicine most of the time, but instead involves [[Speech–language pathology|speech and language therapies]]. However, it is recommended to get a full physical check to rule out other possible disorders such as [[hearing loss]]. The recommended way to treat expressive language disorder is to work out a therapy plan by visiting a speech and language therapist. Some therapies may include use of toys, books, figures, and images to help improve the condition.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Language Disorders in Children |url=https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=language-disorders-in-children-160-238 |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=www.stanfordchildrens.org |language=en-us}}</ref> In addition, parents could also aid children at home. For example, parents could have a small conversation with their children with slow, clear, and short words to gradually improve children's condition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-17 |title=Expressive Language Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments |url=https://psychcentral.com/disorders/all-about-expressive-language-disorder-symptoms |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=Psych Central |language=en}}</ref> In this process, patience is key, and it is also important to not make the children stressed. Additionally, let children repeat a short sentence or say it in their own words could also be helpful. Early diagnosis and treatment is really important to treat expressive language disorder.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Rinaldi S, Caselli MC, Cofelice V, D'Amico S, De Cagno AG, Della Corte G, Di Martino MV, Di Costanzo B, Levorato MC, Penge R, Rossetto T, Sansavini A, Vecchi S, Zoccolotti P | title = Efficacy of the Treatment of Developmental Language Disorder: A Systematic Review | journal = Brain Sciences | volume = 11 | issue = 3 | page = 407 | date = March 2021 | pmid = 33806938 | pmc = 8005159 | doi = 10.3390/brainsci11030407 | doi-access = free }}</ref>