8. Twins are at greater risk for language delay.
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In a review of the research regarding the development of twins, Karen Thorpe summarized the following in her 2006 article:
Twins, particularly male twins, have higher risk of language delay.
Language delay is usually mild and it seems to reduce by middle childhood.
There is great variation in language scores among twins[18].
Therefore, while not all twins have language delays, they are at greater risk for language delay.