Communication and language in abused and institutionalized minors. A scoping review

摘要: Abstract Background Since the 1950s, research has shown learning, cognitive, behavioral, and social development problems presented by minors who have suffered abuse or neglect in their family been institutionalized. Aims This scoping review adopts a descriptive focus to compile analyze those studies published between 2007 2017 that assessed impact of situations vulnerability institutionalization on linguistic communicative development. Methods Following an initial screening process, 22 were selected analyzed. Main Contribution The results confirm these suffer delay abilities, delays seem persist throughout entire developmental cycle. Insufficient prove correlation kind type communicative-linguistic alteration shown. age at which child suffers is institutionalized lack stimulation are key variables explaining deficits child’s later competence. be long-lasting unless intervention takes place before first two years age. Conclusions alterations affect academic, social, emotional development, early assessment this group paramount importance.