Psychiatry Ch. 31c split Communication
Disorders (pgs. 1137-1152)-incomplete
langauge delay is the one of the most - Answers-common early childhood
developmental delays, affecting up to approximately 7 percent of 5 year olds
.Early Language in victoria studies ( ELVS) - Answers-rates of language disorders are
understandably
higher in preschoolers than in school-age children; rates
were reported to be close to 20 percent of 4-year-olds
.to communicate effectively, what must a child have? - Answers-a mastery of multiple
aspects of langauge; the ability to understand and express ideas using words and
speech and express themselves in vernacular language
.In the DSM 5, language disorders include: - Answers-speech sound disorder aka
phonological disorder
childhood onset fluency disorder aka stuttering
.children with expressive language deficits have difficulties doing what? - Answers-
expressing their thoughts with words and sentences at a level of sophistication
expected for their age and developmental levels in other areas.
.children with expressive language deficits also struggle with a - Answers-limited
vocabulary , speak in sentences that are short or ungrammatical, , and often present
descriptions of situations that are disorganized, confusing and infantile
.children with language disorder are at higher risk for developing ________________
difficulties - Answers-reading
.reading comprehension impairment , a form of language impairment, is __________
from other reading deficits such as ____________ - Answers-reading
dyslexia
.T/F Language and speech are pragmatically intertwined - Answers-True
.language competence spans what 4 domains? - Answers-1. Phonology
2. grammar
3. Semantics
4. Pragmatics