Abstract:

Introduction:
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the neurodevelopmental disorders. We can characterize it as a difference in learning and using language. Typical signs of DLD include problems with structural aspects of expressive language (slow word processing, difficulty in grammatical sentence structure) and/or language comprehension (difficult understanding of grammatically more complex phrases, slow language processing or small vocabulary). The symptoms do not only affect the language area, but also other areas such as gross and fine motor skills, graphomotor skills, auditory and visual perception, spatial and temporal orientation, etc. In terms of symptoms, some signs overlap with features of retained primary reflexes, which are often present in children diagnosed with DLD.

Methodology:
The aim of the research was to evaluate whether the Neuro-developmental stimulation in school practice - We learn with movement® (NVS) exercise will have a positive effect on a child with a developmental language disorder. The possible benefit of exercise for the research sample was observed in the areas of retained primitive reflexes, balance, graphomotor, oral motor, visual perception, auditory perception, and rapid naming.

Results:
The analysis of the results clearly shows the positive effect of NVS on a child with impaired communication skills, specifically a client with a developmental language disorder. Regular practice of NVS resulted in a reduction of symptoms or full inhibition of retained primary reflexes, improved graphomotor skills, visuomotor coordination, visual perception, short-term auditory memory, balance, and oral motor skills of the participants.

Conclusion:
Based on the observations, we can state that the communication skills of individual participants have been improved. Furthermore, attention, awareness of one's own body schema, self-confidence improved, and sub-functions needed for acquiring language and academic skills were strengthened. Based on the analysis of the results, we came to the opinion that it would be beneficial to supplement speech therapy in individuals with DLD with exercises aimed at inhibiting primary reflexes.

Keywords:

Developmental language disorder, speech-language therapy, retained primary reflexes, neurodevelopmental stimulation, special education.