Table 3.
Participant demographics for the children with specific language impairment (SLI) and typically developing (TD) children.
| Demographic | SLI (N = 117) | TD (N = 117) |
|---|---|---|
| AgeM (years:months) | 9:5 | 9:5 |
| Gender, % | ||
| Male | 57 | 63 |
| Female | 43 | 36 |
| Race and ethnicity, % | ||
| White (not Hispanic) | 61 | 72 |
| African American | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 |
| American Indian, Native Hawaiian | 3 | 3 |
| More than one race | 10 | 9 |
| Mother's education, % | ||
| No response | 1 | 1 |
| High school degree | 20 | 16 |
| Some college | 30 | 27 |
| Associate degree | 17 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 24 | 23 |
| Graduate degree | 6 | 20 |
| Family income, % | ||
| $0–$25,000 | 42 | 32 |
| $26,000–$50,000 | 21 | 22 |
| $51,000–$75,000 | 16 | 15 |
| > $75,000 | 21 | 31 |