Test 1 - Chapter 3 Flashcards
speech
The vocal production of language that is the easiest, fastest, and most efficient means of communicating.
motor speech disorders
Articulation disorders, resulting from neurological damage, such as stroke or head injury.
language disorders
Impairments of comprehension or use of language.
semantics
The system in a language that governs the content, intent, and meanings of spoken and written words.
voice disorder
Speech production disorders that typically affect the pitch, loudness, and/or quality of the sounds being produced.
morphology
The rule system controlling the structure of words.
speech-language pathologist
A professional who works with students who experience speech and/or language problems.
substitutions
A speech production problem characterized by the practice of substituting one sound for another.
addition
A speech sound error in which an additional sound is inserted in a word.
resonance
Tone of voice that is affected by air coming out of the nose – either too much air or not enough – resulting in hypernasality or hyponasality.
expressive language
Language that is spoken, written, or communicated visually; language that is expressed in some way.
alternative communication
Any system of conveying ideas that is used in lieu of human speech.
language
A formal method of human communication that uses signs and symbols to represent ideas and thoughts, and the rules that apply to standardize the system.
speech disorders
Any number of disorders affecting an individuals ability to communicate orally.
phonologic impairment
An impairment in an individual’s ability to follow the rules that govern the formation of words and sentences from sounds.
morphologic impairment
An impairment in an individual’s ability to use appropriate structure in oral language.
pragmatics
The relationships among language, perception, and cognition; the system controlling language functions.
articulation disorder
The most common speech disorder, this problem centers around word and sound pronounciations.
fluency
The smoothness and rapidity in various skills, such as speech, oral language, reading, and other skills associated with thinking.
phonology
The rule system that governs the individual and combined sounds of a language.
syntax
Various rules of grammar that relate to the endings of words and the order of words in sentences.
augmentative communication
Methods used to facilitate communication in individuals, including communication boards, computers, and sign language.
distortion
Speech production problems characterized by altering the sounds of letters and words.
omission
A speech production problem where individuals leave out sounds in their speech.