answers A+ graded
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) - correct answer ✔✔a language disorder that is
primary and developmental
Language Disorder - correct answer ✔✔significant and persistent impaired comprehension
and/or use of spoken, written, etc language
Primary vs Secondary Disorder - correct answer ✔✔primary- exists in absence of other
disorder/disability
secondary- cause of or under another intellectual or developmental disorder/disability
Developmental vs Acquired Disorder - correct answer ✔✔developmental- present at birth or
close to birth; it happened as normal development was supposed to occur
acquired- from injury
DLD Language Manifestations - correct answer ✔✔-late words
-difficulty with grammatical morphemes
-difficulty understanding others or following directions
-labored language production
-immature sentences and grammar
-word finding problems
-difficulty expressing ideas and telling narratives
DLD Social/Emotional Manifestations - correct answer ✔✔-withdrawn
, -poor social skills, emotional understanding and regulation
-trouble joining play
-difficulty making friends- isolation/exclusion
Prevalence of DLD - correct answer ✔✔7% of kindergarteners
Assessment of DLD - correct answer ✔✔-purpose is to identify typical from disordered,
understand child's current level of skills and abilities, and guide interventions
tools:
-screenings, standardized tests, checklists, and observational measures
Screenings - correct answer ✔✔quickly assess whether additional assessment is needed
Standardized Tests - correct answer ✔✔separate typical/atypical, compare performance with
other kids
Checklists - correct answer ✔✔filled out by parents or reachers, gives info about skills/behavior
in natural context
Observational Measures - correct answer ✔✔observe in conversation, while playing, or other
task
Autism Spectrum Disorder - correct answer ✔✔ASD
- previously 4 categories that was replaced by a spectrum
Diagnostic Criteria for ASD - correct answer ✔✔1) difficulty with social communication and
interaction
2) repetitive behaviors and restrictive interests