Profile of Language Problems in Early Children at The Khalimul Khasan Foundation
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| DOI | : | https://doi.org/10.64600/vo2-no1-15-21 |
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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
Section: Articles |
| Published | : | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Pages | : | 15-21 |
| Keywords | : | Language Delay, Language Disorder, Early Childhood Education, Language Assessment |
Abstract
Background: Language is a variable that plays an important role in children's academic achievement. Children with language problems will have greater challenges in their academic achievement. Therefore, it is important to conduct language tests when children enter Early Childhood Education (PAUD). However, language proficiency tests in PAUD environments are still very rare in Indonesia. This study aims to provide an overview of children's language ability profiles in the PAUD environment.
Method: The research method used is descriptive quantitative with data collection techniques through language instruments/tests.
Result: The results of the study show that 11.32% of early childhood children at the Khalimul Khasan Foundation experience language problems, consisting of 7.55% of children indicated to have language disorders and 3.77% indicated to have language delays.
Conclusion: Language problems in PAUD contribute to a significant number, so it is necessary to refer children with language problems to speech therapists so that they can receive appropriate intervention. Therefore, language assessment in preschool age is very important to identify language problems as early as possible. The earlier the intervention, the more effective the treatment will be.
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