ABSTRACT
This study aimed to identify evidence in the literature regarding the influence of risk factors on child language development and point out the contributions of early stimulation. In this integrative literature review, the databases Lilacs, PubMed and SciELO and the descriptors Child language; Risk factors; Premature; Postterm child; Apgar score; Early intervention were used. From the findings, the following data were extracted: author, year of publication; objective and study design; participants and inclusion criteria; studied variables; main findings. For the organization and analysis of the studies, we used the thematic content analysis technique. We identified 1,421 articles; 29 met the inclusion criteria of this study. The studies were categorized by similar results. Most of the articles reveal the effect of prematurity on language development. Four studies investigated the association between risk factors in general and problems in language development. One study evaluated school-age children and associated Apgar scores with SLI. The authors' recommendation was unanimous about the monitoring and early intervention. We conclude that the risk factors listed in the study negatively influence children's language development. We reinforce the recommendation of early and qualified care for these children, as it contributes to proper development, in order to avoid and / or minimize risks and future changes.
Keywords:
Child Language; Risk Factors; Premature; Apgar Score; Early Intervention (Education)