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. 2008 Apr 1;7(3):365–372. doi: 10.1111/j.1601-183X.2007.00360.x

Table 3.

Probandwise concordance and heritability estimates with LI identified by test scores or by SLP contact

Concordant probands Total n probands Probandwise concordance Concordant probands Total n probands Probandwise concordance a2 95% Confidence interval


Definition of LI MZ DZ a2 95% Confidence interval
SLI on language tests 38 97 39% 24 79 30% 0.00 0–0.45
NLI on language tests 92 146 63% 40 95 42% 0.36 0–0.79
With SLP contact 94 108 87% 36 91 40% 0.96 0.70–0.99
With SLP contact, normal nonverbal 44 50 88% 16 46 35% 0.97 0.56–0.99