LI (Language Impairment)

What it means

In Ontario special education, Language Impairment is an exceptionality category within Communication. The Ministry has noted that some official definitions and terminology are outdated and under review; this education category is not identical to the clinical term Developmental Language Disorder.

Term details

Category: education

Regional use: canada

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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