Developmental Reading Disabilities Flashcards
How much of a greater risk do children with a history of s/l problems have when it comes to reading problems?
4-5x
What do child language assessment tools dictate?
-what we select as therapy targets
What do assessment tools divide language up into?
what the test authors believe to be important to examine: pronouns, opposites, MLU, etc….
Is oral language separate from written language?
NO!
oral evolves into written language, they support/strengthen each other
In terms of a tree, describe the oral-written language continuum
trunk: oral language, must be solid/strong
branches: reading & writing
leaves: spelling
Who develops language based reading problems?
40-100% have persistent language problems
50-75% have academic problems
What is the outcome of children who have phonological disorders?
phonological disorders have better outcomes than phonological disorders + additional language problem
What oral language problems are later reading problems?
- rule-based errors are associated with reading problems than articulation problems alone
- oral motor problems… slower rapid naming in poor readers
- phonological deviations… spelling problems
What are 5 kindergarten variables that predict 2nd grade reading?
- letter identification
- sentence imitation
- phonological awareness
- rapid naming
- mother’s education
What is the “Nichd predictor” in kindergarten/1st grade of 3rd grade reading?
- poor phonemic awareness
- slow naming of letters/numbers/objets
- poor print awareness
How may the same S/L diagnosis change over time? (think: language delay-SLI–LLD)
- may begin as phonological processes… may become syntax problem
- delayed oral language… ay become reading problem
What do Early language problems look like at 2 1/2 years?
ON EXAM
- produce shorter, simpler sentences
- less accurate word pronunciations
What do Early language problems look like at 3 years?
ON EXAM
-receptive vocal problems
naming problems
may have phonological processing problems
What do Early language problems look like at 4 years?
ON EXAM
- word junction problems
- problems differentiating similar sounding words
- problems distinguishing/producing words with complex sound clusters & more complex words
What do Early language problems look like at 5 years?
ON EXAM
poor naming
poor rhyming
poor phonemic awareness
poor letter sound knowledge
How do SLPs treat language based reading problems?
as itinerant: pull, push-in, consult, collaborate
as SDC teacher
Define a learning disability
- significant difficulty in acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities
- intrinsic to the individual, presumed to be related to CNS dysfunction
- may occur across the lifespan
What are the six categories of characteristics associated with LD?
- motor
- attention
- perception
- SYMBOL** (Pay particular attention to this for LLD)
- memory
- emotion
So what’s an LLD?
-most children with LD do not have all of the characteristics listed in the previous card (motor, attention, perception, symbol, memory, emotion) BUT
> 75% have difficulty learning and using symbols
What characteristics are affected for a kid with LLD?
a variety of the 6 ld characteristics are present, with PERCEPTION & SYMBOL DEFINITELY AFFECTED
What’s the difference between an LLD & SLI?
LLD is more widespread in terms of number of systems of language affected.
systems of language that are affected are also usually more deeply affected.
Phonology is often particularly more deeply affected.
Morphology and syntax deficits stand out much more in children with SLI.
For a child with SLI, may their difficulties impact reading & writing?
yes, it definitely can