SLP 6011 LANGUAGE & LEARNING DISABILITIES
Language Disorder (3 definitions) - Answers --Any disruption in the learning or use of
language content, form, use or in the interaction among these components.
-An inability or limited ability to utilize linguistic symbols for communication
-Impairment or deviant development of comprehension or expression of spoken, written,
or other symbol system involving form, content, or use.
Delay vs. Disorder - Answers -Delay: normal developmental sequence at a slower rate.
Disorder: scattered development, not reflective of a normal pattern of development.
Form - Answers -syntax, morphology, phonology.
Ex: speech production, phonological awareness, grammatical tense.
Content - Answers -Semantics, vocab, and knowledge of objects/events
Ex: Acquisition of first words/phrases, restricted vocab
Use - Answers -Pragmatics, ability to use language in context for social purposes.
Ex: Understanding complex language, telling coherent narratives, abstract/ambiguous
language.
Etiology can be ... - Answers --Biological Disposition
-Prenatal/Postnatal experiences
-Chance events
Genetic factors, neurobiological factors, and environment.
Comorbidity - Answers -When a child experiences two or more disorders
simultaneously.
Language disorders RARELY occur in isolation.
Bulk of SLP caseloads consist of the following 3 - Answers -1. Children with DLD for
whom language impairments are the most salient presenting challenge, where the
biological cause of the disorder is not yet known and no ot her diagnostic label is
appropriate.
2. Children of school age with primary DLDs coexisting with literacy disorders (dyslexia,
poor reading comp), whom we will refer to as having language-Learning disorders.
3. Children with language disorders that are associated with or secondary to some other
developmental disorders, such as ASD or intellectual disorder.
Language Learning Disability - Answers -primarily difficulty with various aspects of
communication that will interfere with the ability to succeed in school.
, FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) - Answers -The Section 504 regulation
requires a school district to provide educ to each qualified person with a disability who is
in the school district's jurisdiction, regardless of severity of disability.
must be in least restrictive environment
-We begin with children in gen ed and give all resources needed, and then elaborate
from there if necessary.
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) - Answers -Provides a free
appropriate public education for students with disabilities
NCLB (No Child Left Behind) - Answers -Signed into law by President Bush in 2002, No
Child Left Behind sets performance guidelines for all schools and also stipulates what
must be included in accountability reports to parents. It mandates annual student
testing, includes guidelines for under-performing schools, and requires states to train all
teachers and assistants to be "highly qualified".
Language Learning Disability Presentation - Answers --subtle language issues are
common
-daily convo is more casual
-trouble moving past simple language and into mastery of language skills in complex
lang.
Top disabilities children are diagnosed with in schools: - Answers -1. Specific learning
disabilities (30%)
2. Speech/Language impairments (21%)
3. Autism (8%)
4. Intellectual Disability (7%)
5. Developmental Delay (6%)
6. Emotional Disturbance (6%)
ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) - Answers -- Replaced no child left behind act
- Ensures opportunity for all students
-Holds schools accountable for making sure all students achieve success regardless of
disability or background.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Answers -An education initiative that has
created a uniform set of learning expectations in English and math for students at the
end of each grade. Although participation is voluntary, most states have joined this
initiative.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Answers -The design of curriculum materials,
instructional activities, and evaluation procedures that can meet the needs of learners
with widely varying abilities and backgrounds
Language Disorder (3 definitions) - Answers --Any disruption in the learning or use of
language content, form, use or in the interaction among these components.
-An inability or limited ability to utilize linguistic symbols for communication
-Impairment or deviant development of comprehension or expression of spoken, written,
or other symbol system involving form, content, or use.
Delay vs. Disorder - Answers -Delay: normal developmental sequence at a slower rate.
Disorder: scattered development, not reflective of a normal pattern of development.
Form - Answers -syntax, morphology, phonology.
Ex: speech production, phonological awareness, grammatical tense.
Content - Answers -Semantics, vocab, and knowledge of objects/events
Ex: Acquisition of first words/phrases, restricted vocab
Use - Answers -Pragmatics, ability to use language in context for social purposes.
Ex: Understanding complex language, telling coherent narratives, abstract/ambiguous
language.
Etiology can be ... - Answers --Biological Disposition
-Prenatal/Postnatal experiences
-Chance events
Genetic factors, neurobiological factors, and environment.
Comorbidity - Answers -When a child experiences two or more disorders
simultaneously.
Language disorders RARELY occur in isolation.
Bulk of SLP caseloads consist of the following 3 - Answers -1. Children with DLD for
whom language impairments are the most salient presenting challenge, where the
biological cause of the disorder is not yet known and no ot her diagnostic label is
appropriate.
2. Children of school age with primary DLDs coexisting with literacy disorders (dyslexia,
poor reading comp), whom we will refer to as having language-Learning disorders.
3. Children with language disorders that are associated with or secondary to some other
developmental disorders, such as ASD or intellectual disorder.
Language Learning Disability - Answers -primarily difficulty with various aspects of
communication that will interfere with the ability to succeed in school.
, FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) - Answers -The Section 504 regulation
requires a school district to provide educ to each qualified person with a disability who is
in the school district's jurisdiction, regardless of severity of disability.
must be in least restrictive environment
-We begin with children in gen ed and give all resources needed, and then elaborate
from there if necessary.
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) - Answers -Provides a free
appropriate public education for students with disabilities
NCLB (No Child Left Behind) - Answers -Signed into law by President Bush in 2002, No
Child Left Behind sets performance guidelines for all schools and also stipulates what
must be included in accountability reports to parents. It mandates annual student
testing, includes guidelines for under-performing schools, and requires states to train all
teachers and assistants to be "highly qualified".
Language Learning Disability Presentation - Answers --subtle language issues are
common
-daily convo is more casual
-trouble moving past simple language and into mastery of language skills in complex
lang.
Top disabilities children are diagnosed with in schools: - Answers -1. Specific learning
disabilities (30%)
2. Speech/Language impairments (21%)
3. Autism (8%)
4. Intellectual Disability (7%)
5. Developmental Delay (6%)
6. Emotional Disturbance (6%)
ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) - Answers -- Replaced no child left behind act
- Ensures opportunity for all students
-Holds schools accountable for making sure all students achieve success regardless of
disability or background.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Answers -An education initiative that has
created a uniform set of learning expectations in English and math for students at the
end of each grade. Although participation is voluntary, most states have joined this
initiative.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Answers -The design of curriculum materials,
instructional activities, and evaluation procedures that can meet the needs of learners
with widely varying abilities and backgrounds
