CHILD LANGUAGE FINAL EXAM 2025 TO
2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE REVIEW
NOTES PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
What is a key takeaway regarding children with DLD? -CORRECT
ANSWER-They are at a higher risk for literacy difficulties and need
targeted interventions.
What are the four key domains of emergent literacy? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Oral language, phonological awareness, print awareness, and
alphabet knowledge.
How do oral language and emergent literacy develop? -CORRECT
ANSWER-They develop together and support each other.
What is the role of visual supports in language interventions? -CORRECT
ANSWER-To aid understanding and communication for children with
language difficulties.
What is the significance of a positive environment in language learning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It helps motivate children and addresses attention
challenges.
,What should be considered when assessing children from bilingual homes?
-CORRECT ANSWER-Different patterns of language development and
potential challenges.
What is the goal of the LBIU project? -CORRECT ANSWER-To create a
structured intervention plan for a hypothetical group of preschoolers.
What are some examples of communication profiles for preschoolers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Imitating sounds, following directions, using basic
sentences, and answering questions.
What is the importance of collaboration with teachers and administrators? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To ensure that interventions support educational
outcomes and standards.
What are facilitation strategies in language interventions? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Techniques like recasts and expansions used during activities to
enhance learning.
What is the purpose of using culturally relevant books in interventions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To engage children and respect their cultural
backgrounds in learning.
What is a major myth about bilingualism? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Bilingualism causes confusion.
What percentage of children in the U.S. live in homes where a language
other than English is spoken? -CORRECT ANSWER-Over 20%.
,What is the percentage of public school students who are English Learners?
-CORRECT ANSWER-10.6% (5.3 million).
What is the risk of over-identification in bilingual children? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Misidentifying differences as disorders.
What is the reality of children mixing languages? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Mixing languages is normal and not a sign of confusion.
Do bilingual children have delayed language development? -CORRECT
ANSWER-No, they may have smaller single-language vocabularies, but
total vocabulary is comparable to monolinguals.
What are the universal milestones for bilingual language development? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1st words around 12 months, 2-word combinations
by 18-24 months, basic sentences by age 3.
What is the impact of bilingualism on children with disabilities? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bilingualism does not exacerbate difficulties and
can lead to better outcomes.
What is the 'weaker link hypothesis' in bilingualism? -CORRECT
ANSWER-It suggests that bilinguals may have weaker language skills in
one language compared to monolinguals.
, What cognitive advantages do bilinguals have? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Enhanced metacognitive skills, superior problem-solving, and better
attention control.
What is a disadvantage bilingual children may face? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Increased word retrieval time in their weaker language.
How does bilingualism affect aging? -CORRECT ANSWER-Onset of
Alzheimer's dementia may be delayed by up to five years in bilinguals.
What is the relationship between oral language and literacy skills in
bilinguals? -CORRECT ANSWER-Oral language and literacy skills are
interdependent; literacy acquisition depends on access to oral instruction.
What are the cognitive benefits of bilingualism according to research? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bilingualism has positive effects on cognitive
development and metalinguistic awareness.
What is the conclusion about bilingualism and its effects on children? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Research shows cognitive, academic,
socioemotional, and economic benefits of bilingualism.
What is the importance of evidence-based practice in bilingual assessment?
-CORRECT ANSWER-To avoid misidentifying differences as disorders
and to support families effectively.
2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE REVIEW
NOTES PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
What is a key takeaway regarding children with DLD? -CORRECT
ANSWER-They are at a higher risk for literacy difficulties and need
targeted interventions.
What are the four key domains of emergent literacy? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Oral language, phonological awareness, print awareness, and
alphabet knowledge.
How do oral language and emergent literacy develop? -CORRECT
ANSWER-They develop together and support each other.
What is the role of visual supports in language interventions? -CORRECT
ANSWER-To aid understanding and communication for children with
language difficulties.
What is the significance of a positive environment in language learning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It helps motivate children and addresses attention
challenges.
,What should be considered when assessing children from bilingual homes?
-CORRECT ANSWER-Different patterns of language development and
potential challenges.
What is the goal of the LBIU project? -CORRECT ANSWER-To create a
structured intervention plan for a hypothetical group of preschoolers.
What are some examples of communication profiles for preschoolers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Imitating sounds, following directions, using basic
sentences, and answering questions.
What is the importance of collaboration with teachers and administrators? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To ensure that interventions support educational
outcomes and standards.
What are facilitation strategies in language interventions? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Techniques like recasts and expansions used during activities to
enhance learning.
What is the purpose of using culturally relevant books in interventions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To engage children and respect their cultural
backgrounds in learning.
What is a major myth about bilingualism? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Bilingualism causes confusion.
What percentage of children in the U.S. live in homes where a language
other than English is spoken? -CORRECT ANSWER-Over 20%.
,What is the percentage of public school students who are English Learners?
-CORRECT ANSWER-10.6% (5.3 million).
What is the risk of over-identification in bilingual children? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Misidentifying differences as disorders.
What is the reality of children mixing languages? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Mixing languages is normal and not a sign of confusion.
Do bilingual children have delayed language development? -CORRECT
ANSWER-No, they may have smaller single-language vocabularies, but
total vocabulary is comparable to monolinguals.
What are the universal milestones for bilingual language development? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1st words around 12 months, 2-word combinations
by 18-24 months, basic sentences by age 3.
What is the impact of bilingualism on children with disabilities? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bilingualism does not exacerbate difficulties and
can lead to better outcomes.
What is the 'weaker link hypothesis' in bilingualism? -CORRECT
ANSWER-It suggests that bilinguals may have weaker language skills in
one language compared to monolinguals.
, What cognitive advantages do bilinguals have? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Enhanced metacognitive skills, superior problem-solving, and better
attention control.
What is a disadvantage bilingual children may face? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Increased word retrieval time in their weaker language.
How does bilingualism affect aging? -CORRECT ANSWER-Onset of
Alzheimer's dementia may be delayed by up to five years in bilinguals.
What is the relationship between oral language and literacy skills in
bilinguals? -CORRECT ANSWER-Oral language and literacy skills are
interdependent; literacy acquisition depends on access to oral instruction.
What are the cognitive benefits of bilingualism according to research? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bilingualism has positive effects on cognitive
development and metalinguistic awareness.
What is the conclusion about bilingualism and its effects on children? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Research shows cognitive, academic,
socioemotional, and economic benefits of bilingualism.
What is the importance of evidence-based practice in bilingual assessment?
-CORRECT ANSWER-To avoid misidentifying differences as disorders
and to support families effectively.
