Barbara is 6 years old and has normal intelligence and muscle control,and no evidence of brain damage.However,she has a hard time understanding and producing language,and seems especially slow in detecting and using the regularities of language (such as the fact that "-ed" marks the past tense).She likely has

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This description fits the criteria for specific language impairment (SLI), which is a developmental language disorder that affects language acquisition in children with otherwise normal development. Symptoms include difficulty understanding and producing grammar and syntax, as well as a difficulty detecting and using regularities in language. SLI is not accompanied by other neurological or intellectual deficits, which rules out options A, B, and C.

Barbara Is 6 Years Old and Has Normal Intelligence and Muscle