Chapter 5

Question 1

5 Rule System of Language

Answer 1

1. Phonology
2. Morphology
3. Semantics
4. Syntax
5. Pragmatics

Question 2

3 Language Functions

Answer 2

1. Form (phonology, morphology, syntax)
2. Content (semantics)
3. Use (pragmatics)

Question 3

Breakdown can occur in one or more…

Answer 3

function of language

Question 4

Receptive Language

Answer 4

Ability to understand or comprehend language

Question 5

Expressive Language

Answer 5

Ability to produce or speak language (sign, write, speak)

Question 6

The ability to understand a certain part of language (reception) always comes..

Answer 6

BEFORE the ability to produce or use it (expression)

Question 7

• Variations of a symbol system used by a group

- Reflect regional, social, cultural, or ethnic differences

Answer 7

Differences

Question 8

-Child is developing receptive and expressive language skills in typical order but at a slower rate

Answer 8

Delays

Question 9

-Child is producing unusual language forms, not seen in typical developing children

Answer 9

Disorder

Question 10

No known biological or cognitive cause

Answer 10

Developmental Language Impairment

Question 11

• The result of or secondary to: injury or illness after birth
• Traumatic brain injury, tumor, neglect

Answer 11

Acquired Language Impairment

Question 12

• The result of a condition existing at or before birth

- Syndrome (fetal alcohol syndrome, downs syndrome) or hearing loss

Answer 12

Congenital Language Impairment

Question 13

Common Language Impaired Populations (5)

Answer 13

1. Late Talkers
2. Specific Language Impairment
3. Autism Spectrum Disorder
4. Intellectual Disability/Down Syndrome
5. At Risk

Question 14

Early delay in language in the absence of cognitive, motor sensory, social, emotional disorders, or environmental deprivation

Answer 14

Late Talker

Question 15

Usually identified around age 2

Answer 15

Late Talker

Question 16

10-15% of 2 year olds are…

Answer 16

Late Talker

Question 17

-small expressive vocabulary delayed onset of speech, failure to combine words into phrases and sentences, delayed acquisition of phonemes and morphemes

Answer 17

Characteristic of Late Talkers

Question 18

Children with strong gestural and play skills and good receptive language usually catch up

Answer 18

Characteristics of Late Talkers

Question 19

Not diagnosed until age 4 to differentiate late-talkers

Answer 19

Specific Language Impairment

Question 20

7% of preschool and kindergarten-aged children

Answer 20

Specific Language Impairment

Question 21

Normal IQ, with low verbal IQ

Answer 21

Specific Language Impairment

Question 22

Not identified by its characteristics, but by RULING OUT other disorders

Answer 22

Specific Language Impairment

Question 23

Genetic predisposition toward it (runs in families); documented brain differences

Answer 23

Cause of Specific Language Impairment

Question 24

Delayed motor skills and clumsiness

Answer 24

Characteristic of Specific Language Impairment

Question 25

Delayed expressive language skills

Answer 25

Characteristic of Specific Language Impairment

Question 26

Semantic problems- weaker word knowledge; smaller

Answer 26

Characteristic of Specific Language Impairment

Question 27

Vocabulary; difficulty remembering words, producing more word errors

Answer 27

Characteristic of Specific Language Impairment

Question 28

Although friendly, often have trouble making and keeping friends; socially awkward

Answer 28

Characteristic of Specific Language Impairment

Question 29

Difficulty with syntax and morphology- especially pronouns, verbs tense, complex and compound sentences; sound immature

Answer 29

Characteristic of Specific Language Impairment