6A01.23

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment

Description

Developmental language disorder with other specified language impairment is characterised by persistent difficulties in the acquisition, understanding, production or use of language (spoken or signed), that arise during the developmental period and cause significant limitations in the individual’s ability to communicate. The pattern of specific deficits in language abilities is not adequately captured by any of the other developmental language disorder categories.

Index terms

  • Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment

Excludes

  • 08 – Diseases of the nervous system
  • 6A00 – Disorders of intellectual development
  • 6A02 – Autism spectrum disorder
  • 6B06 – Selective mutism

Exclusions from above levels

  • AB52 – Deafness not otherwise specified
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6A01.20 – Developmental language disorder with impairment of receptive and expressive language
  • 6A01.21 – Developmental language disorder with impairment of mainly expressive language
  • 6A01.22 – Developmental language disorder with impairment of mainly pragmatic language

Foundation entity

Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1144287315

Part of: 6A01.2: Developmental language disorder › 6A01: Developmental speech or language disorders › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders