Chapter 9 Learners with Communication Disorders When thinking

Chapter 9 Learners with Communication Disorders

When thinking about communication disorders…. Context in which communication occurs. Functions expressed by the acts of communication. Actual execution of communication.

Definitions (p. 303 -305) Communication. Communicative functions. Communication disorders. Language/Expressive/Recept ive. Speech/ASL/AAC/ASHA. Speech/Language disorders. Phonology/Morphology/Synta x/Semantics/Pragmatics

Prevalence 1 million children - language or speech disorders. Speech-language therapy for children w/other primary disabilities. 10 -15% preschool & 6% elementary- Speech disorders. 2 -3% preschool and 1% school age- Language disorders.

Prevalence (Cont. ) http: //www. thoughtfulhouse. org/techlabs/disabilities/rates. php? s=US&d=SLI

Communication Variations (p. 306, 307) Dialects, non-standard or sub-standard languages. Cultural background. Communicative differences. Bilingual or Speaker of English as a Second

Language Disorders Phonology Morphology Syntax Semantics Pragmatics Importance of major milestones in ability to use language (page 308). Theories of language (Pages 308309)

Classification of Language Disorders Primary Language Disorders: Ø Specific Language Impairment (SLI) Ø Early Expressive Language Delay (EELD) Ø Language-based Reading Impairment Secondary Language Disorders: Ø Other specific disabling conditions Ø Emotional & behavioral disorders

Speech Disorders (pages 314 to 319) Phonological Disorders Articulation Disorders Voice Disorders Fluency Disorders Motor-speech Disorders: dysarthria & apraxia

Educational Considerations (pages 319 -325) Social Use of Language Question-asking Strategies Reading & Written Expression Assessment of Progress

Early Intervention Early Development: Children’s language, literacy, social development. Family involvement-interactions w/parents. Early Intervention in Delayed Language Development - Key elements: What L. or non L. behavior do they imitate? What do they comprehend?

Transition to Adulthood Speech or language services – daily environment. Functional communication. Strategy training. Is there a relation between family involvement and transition to adulthood? Is family involvement more relevant than school intervention for transition

Useful Links Tips for helping students with speech and language development: http: //www. suite 101. com/content/communicationdisorders-in-the-classroom-a 143234 Online speech and language activities: http: //www. angelfire. com/nj/speechlanguage/Onlineactivities. html Frequently asked questions about speech and language disorders in the school setting: http: //www. asha. org/public/speech/development/schools. FAQ. htm Strategies for inclusion of students with speech and learning disorders: http: //www. livestrong. com/article/14717 -classroom-strategies-forinclusion-of-students-with-communication-and-learning-disorders/