Chapter 1

Question 1

According to ASHA a language disorder is an impairment in?

It can involve one or more of the following language systems:

Answer 1

comprehension and or use of a spoken, written, and or other comm. symbol system

form (phonology,morphology,syntax)
content (semantics)-meaning behind words
Use (pragmatics)-social use of language

Question 2

There are different criteria for language disorders pending the ?

even then, sometimes the criteria are

Answer 2

setting in which you work, the age of the child, and other factors

vague at best

Question 3

Language is NOT

language: according to ASHA, Language is a ? it is defined as the?

Speech: speech is related to the

Speech is the ? that allows one to ?

Answer 3

speech

rule-governed behavior./ comprehension and or use of a spoken, written, and or other comm. symbol

articulation of speech sounds fluency, and or voice

coordinated motor acts/express language orally

Question 4

Metalinguistic:
-makes intervention difficult if ?
Metacognition:

Answer 4

thinking about language
-client doesn’t have these skills

thinking about thinking (organizing, planning)

Question 5

A communication disorder is an ?

a comm. disorder may be evident in the processes of ?

may range in severity from?

it may be ? or?

individuals demonstrate ?

a comm. disorder may result in in ?

Answer 5

impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems

hearing, language or speech

mild to profound

developmental or acquired

one or any combo of comm. disorders

primary disability or it may be secondary to other disabilities

Question 6

Form:
morphology: the language system that governs
phonology: the
Syntax: the language system that regulates

Answer 6

the structure of words and how different word forms are constructed

sound system of any given language and the rules that regulate the combo of those sounds

the order and combo of words to form sentences as well as the elements within a sentence

Question 7

content:
semantics: the language system that determines

Answer 7

the meaning of words and sentences (and beyond)

Question 8

Use: pragmatics

the language system that regulates how to ?

Answer 8

combine the above language components in a way that is functional and socially acceptable for comm.

Question 9

receptive language:

also referred to as

Answer 9

the understanding of either spoken (listening) or written (reading) language
comprehension

Question 10

Expressive Language: the use of

also referred to as

Answer 10

either spoken (speaking) or written (writing) language 
production

Question 11

metalinguistics: this refers to the ability of person to

Answer 11

think about consciously and discuss language (oral or written)

Question 12

metacognition: this is the ability to be aware of and

Answer 12

discuss one’s own thought processes

Question 13

Diagnosing a Language DIsorder v. Establishing Eligibility
Diagnosing a language disorder and establishing eligibility for services are ?
This all depends on the setting in which you are

diagnosis: typically occurs in a ? meets standards of criteria set forth by ?

Eligibility: most often refers to ? it can also refer to?
IDEA:

Answer 13

related but not the same/practicing and the age of the child

medical or private sector setting/ the Diagnostic and Statical Manual (DSM) or ICD-10

educational eligibility with standards set forth in IDEA in the public sector. /medical settings related to eligibility for insurance coverage

birth-22nd birthday paid for by govt.

Question 14

children will fall into one of three categories:
some children will
some children will
some children will

Answer 14

receive a diagnosis and that in and of itself will allow them to be eligible

be diagnosed and not have established eligibility for services

establish eligibility without a diagnosis of lang. disorder

Question 15

public sector:
-who controls it
-what programs
-regulated by
-Part C: early intervention services provided by ? services end on ?
Part B: provision of services through ? for children? services end on

rules for eligibility change

Answer 15

government 
public schools (preschool - 12th grade) and state-funded early intervention programs (birth-3 years old) 

federal legislation for children with disabilities ages birth-3 years old
-child’s 3rd birthday and transfer to part b

federal legislation / with disabilities ages 3-21 years
-22nd birthday

when switched from C to B

Question 16

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Answer 16

individuals or a company that is “for profit” and not state controlled

private practice
children’s hospital
children’s rehabilitation facility