LANGUAGE DISORDERS EXPRESSIVE AND RECEPTIVE Two Kinds of

LANGUAGE DISORDERS EXPRESSIVE AND RECEPTIVE

Two Kinds of Language Disorders � Receptive Language Disorder – When a child has difficulties understanding what is said to him/her � Expressive Language Disorder – When a child has difficulty with verbal and written expression � Approximately 3 -5% of children have receptive or expressive language disorder. It’s not uncommon for a child to experience symptoms of both disorders. This is called mixed receptiveexpressive language disorder.

EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DISORDER �Language can be delayed or disordered (or both) �Speaking is often difficult �Vocabulary is usually basic and smaller compared to the child’s peers �BUT these children are able to produce sounds, and their speech can be understood

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RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE DISORDER �Usually begins before age of 4 �Very common for a child with receptive language disorders to also have problems with expressive language

EXPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS �Frequent trouble finding correct word �Limited and basic vocabulary �Using ‘this’ or ‘thing’ to fill in for words they cannot think of �Using words in wrong context �Confusing the meaning of words �Grammatical mistakes �Talking in circles �Leaving out words and using poor sentence structure

RECEPTIVE SYMPTOMS �No standard set but some may include: �Not seeming to listen when being spoken to �Lack of interest in story books �Inability to understand complicated sentences �Inability to follow verbal instructions �Repeating or ‘echoing’ phrases they heard from others

CAUSES OF EXPRESSIVE �Exact causes are unknown �Some possibilities: �May be associated with other developmental difficulties (such as Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities) �Brain injury or Central Nervous System damage (acquired language disorder)

CAUSES OF RECEPTIVE �Unknown most of the time but there are several possibilities: �Hearing loss �Vision problems �Memory �Word Processing issues �Genetics �Developmental disorders �Brain injury, trauma (acquired language disorder)

POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS �Complications can arise from difficulty of understanding and expressing language �Can cause problems with: � Social Interaction � Independent functioning as an adult � Reading � Anxiety, depression � Emotion and behaviour

DIAGNOSIS �Important because a child can have mixed receptive-expressive language disorder �Assessment should pinpoint child’s areas of difficulty �Diagnosis may include: � Hearing tests � Comprehension tests � Observing child in different settings � Neuropsychological assessment � Vision tests

TEACHER’S ROLE IN DIAGNOSIS �Important because the symptoms are generally observed by individuals who spend large amounts of time with the child � Teachers � Parents � caregivers

PREVENTION �Because the causes of mixed receptive- expressive language disorder are unclear, there are no specific ways to prevent it �A healthy diet during pregnancy and regular prenatal care always recommended

ACQUIRED LANGUAGE DISORDERS �Can be caused by brain damage, and so preventing brain damage may offer protection against this form of disorder �Preventative measure can include: � Overall healthy lifestyle � Wearing a bicycle helmet or seat belt (to prevent traumatic head injury)

TREATMENT �Language disorders should be treated as soon as identified �Early intervention is key to positive outcome as to avoid: �Social isolation �Depression �Behavioural problems �Academic problems and delays

WHO IS INVOLVED IN TREATMENT? �Parents �Siblings �Teachers! �Individuals that interact with the child on a regular basis �Speech and language professionals

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WHAT TEACHERS CAN DO TO HELP �Be patient �Repeat yourself �Encourage writing skills – possibly a daily journal �Read aloud every day

WHAT TEACHERS CAN DO TO HELP (cont’d) �Discuss new words or phrases �Use visual aids �Don’t rush instructions �Monitor child’s work

WORKS CITED �www. minddisorders. com/Kau-Nu/Mixed- receptive-expressive-language-disorder. html �www. nlm. nih. gov/medlineplus/ency/article/00 1545. htm �www. brighttots. com/receptive_expressive_la nguage_disorder �www. betterhealth. vic. gov. au/bhcv 2/bhcarticl es. nsf/pages/Receptive_language_disorder