Test 2 Flashcards
What is a language disorder
Impaired comprehension of language or use of language. involves form, content, and use.
Define receptive language
understanding and comprehending language
Define expressive language
communication–getting a thought across
When considering a diagnosis (Dx), consider…
the social, psychological and educational impact, if it’s a disorder or just a difference, and if there are significant problems
Name the different kinds of language disorders
Language: Delay, Impairment, Disability, -Learning Disability, and Specific Learning Disability.
What is a language delay
takes longer for a child to achieve milestones but are still on the right path
What are two types of prevelance
Primary (only language) and Secondary (results from developmental disorder or brain injury)
What’s another word for a Primary Prevalence
Specific Language Impairment
How do you classify a language disorder
Etiology, Manifestation, Severity
What is etiology?
Is it developmental or acquired? Primary or secondary?
What is manifestation
Receptive vs. Expressive–language comprehension disorder, specific expressive language disorder (SELD), mixed receptive-expressive disorder. Form, Content, Use–using 5 parameters as descriptors
What is severity
Info comes from norm-referenced tests; recall the question of significance
Who can refer to a SLP
Physician, pediatrician, or teacher
What is a screening?
Very fast–follows a referral, routine in PreK and K programs and determines if Dx is necessary
**Diagnostic Statements include…
type (primary v. secondary), impacted domains (form, content & use; comprehension v. expression), severity, prognostic statement, and tx recommendations
What is direct treatment
Having face to face contact w/ child to provide treatment; either in a group or individually
What is indirect treatment
Not face to face, but give the parent or teacher things to do with their child to work on their language and you’ll get feedback from the parent/teacher
What is clinician-directed treatment
You have an exact plan and you have a set of goals to reach for each appt.
What is IFSP
Individualized Family Support Plan
What is metalinguistic awareness
highly abstract and difficult; but all over schoolwork–treatment for older children
What is functional flexibility
can be speaker and listener; can portray all thoughts, feelings, and needs in any communicative interaction–treatment for older children
What is LRE and what does it stand for
Least Restrictive Environment–depends on child’s ability–can involve pull-out therapy, in class therapy, and collaborative model (where SLP works with teacher)
4 guidelines to design a treatment
Teach strategies not just memorization; be appropriate to age/cognitive level; make activities relevant; triple pay off
4 guidelines in determining treatment format
use existing time modules; use supportive labels for service; recognize students’ efforts; use group settings; ask adolescent what he/she wants to do; suggest extra tutoring
