Körperliche Beschwerden bei Müttern von Kindern mit Sprachentwicklungsstörungen

Abstract

Physicians and health workers treating children with developmental language disorders must reckon with a considerable number of mothers with somatic complaints. As these complaints often occur without any specific illness, they must be considered psychosomatic in nature. These findings are in accordance with earlier studies looking at the relationship between specific emotional disorders and diminished quality of life of those affected. Specific channels of help include utilization of self-help groups or mothers' groups, educational enhancement programs and speech therapists.