212 M5 Vocab Flashcards
Attention-deficit Disorder- Inattentive Type (ADD)
- A problem with the ability to focus or maintain attention to
activities and/or instruction
Acquired Language Delay
a language disorder that begins after birth – usually following a
traumatic incident or medical condition
Semantics
The study of word and language meaning
Morphemes
the smallest linguistic units with meaning
Morphology
Relates to the structure of words
Localization
Aware of surroundings
Language Processing
the ability to attach meaning to an auditory singal using the lingustic system
Language comprehension
understanding concepts communicated through a language
Joint Attention
Shared focus of attention between two or more people
Inattention
failure of person to concentrate on an activity and/or instructions
Impulsivity
the abrupt performance of actions without sufficient thought to the
consequences
Illocutionary Act
motive or purpose of an utterance
Hyperactivity
an excessively high level of activity and an inability to inhibit the activity
Developmental Language Delay
a language disorder present from birth
Goal targets receptive language
client will be able to follow one step or multi step directions
client will be able to sort items into different categories
identify common items
reacall 3 important details from information given
