Chapter 9Chapter 9

Learners with Communication Disorders

When thinking about When thinking about communication communication disorders….disorders….

Context in which communication occurs.

Functions expressed by the acts of communication.

Actual execution of communication.

Definitions Definitions (p.303-(p.303-305)305)Communication.Communicative functions.Communication disorders.Language/Expressive/Receptive.

Speech/ASL/AAC/ASHA.Speech/Language disorders.Phonology/Morphology/Syntax/Semantics/Pragmatics

PrevalencePrevalence1 million children - language or speech disorders.

Speech-language therapy for children w/other primary disabilities.

10-15% preschool & 6% elementary- Speech disorders.

2-3% preschool and 1% school age- Language disorders.

Prevalence Prevalence (Cont.)(Cont.)http://www.thoughtfulhouse.org/tech-labs/disabilities/rates.phttp://www.thoughtfulhouse.org/tech-labs/disabilities/rates.php?s=US&d=SLIhp?s=US&d=SLI

Communication Communication VariationsVariations (p.306,307)(p.306,307)Dialects, non-standard or sub-standard languages.

Cultural background.Communicative differences.Bilingual or Speaker of English as a Second Language.

Language Language DisordersDisorders

PhonologyMorphologySyntaxSemanticsPragmaticsImportance of major milestones in ability to use language (page 308).

Theories of language (Pages 308-309)

Classification of Classification of Language Language DisordersDisordersPrimary Language Disorders: Specific Language Impairment (SLI) Early Expressive Language Delay

(EELD) Language-based Reading ImpairmentSecondary Language Disorders: Other specific disabling conditions Emotional & behavioral disorders

Speech Speech DisordersDisorders(pages 314 to 319)(pages 314 to 319)

Phonological DisordersArticulation DisordersVoice Disorders Fluency DisordersMotor-speech Disorders: dysarthria & apraxia

EducationalEducational ConsiderationsConsiderations (pages 319-325)(pages 319-325)Social Use of LanguageQuestion-asking Strategies

Reading & Written Expression

Assessment of Progress

Early Early InterventionInterventionEarly Development: Children’s language, literacy, social development.

Family involvement-interactions w/parents.

Early Intervention in Delayed Language Development - Key elements:

What L. or non L. behavior do they imitate?What do they comprehend?What communication skills are spontaneously

used?What role does communication have in their lives?

Transition to Transition to AdulthoodAdulthood

Speech or language services – daily environment.

Functional communication.Strategy training.Is there a relation between family

involvement and transition to adulthood?

Is family involvement more relevant than school intervention for transition to adulthood?

Useful LinksUseful Links Tips for helping students with speech and language

development: http://www.suite101.com/content/communication-disorders-in-the-classroom-a143234

Online speech and language activities:

http://www.angelfire.com/nj/speechlanguage/Onlineactivities.html

Frequently asked questions about speech and language disorders in the school setting:

http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/schoolsFAQ.htm

Strategies for inclusion of students with speech and learning disorders:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/14717-classroom-strategies-for-inclusion-of-students-with-communication-and-learning-disorders/