Test 3 Flashcards
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Communication
Exchange of ideas, info, thoughts, feelings
Does not require verbal speech or Lang
Other ways of communication besides verbal
Gestures Posture Eye contact Facial expressions Head/body movement
Speech
Vocal production made by humans and involves central nervous system
What does the central nervous system for speech involve
Brain
Spinal cord
Peripheral vision
What is speech dependent on
Respiration
Phonation
Articulation
Language
A system of symbols and codes that are agreed upon by a group of individuals that enable them to communicate with each other
Three aspects of language
Form & applicstion
Content intent
Function
Elements of the aspects of language
Phonology Morphology Syntax Content Function
Phonology
Rule governing sound system of language
Morphology
Units of meaning are combined into words
Syntax
Arrangement of words
Content
Lang usage to convey meaning
Function
How Lang is used
ASHA
American speech language hearing association
Speech disorders
Interfere with ability to communicate
Aphasia
loss of ability to understand or express speech
Fluency disorder
Interruption in the flow of speaking characterized by a typical rate and rhythm and repetitions in sounds syllables words and phrases
Physical impairment
Neuromotor impairments and muscular/skeletal conditions
Orthopedic impairment
Severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects child’s edu
Types of orthopedic impairment
Congenital anomaly like club foot
And others like cerebral palsy amputations and burns
Multiple sclerosis
A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves.
Epilepsy
Causes seizures
Cerebral palsy
Involuntary abnormal motor movements
Muscular dystrophy
Muscle weakness. Degeneration of muscle fiber
Life expectancy into early 20s