Diagnosis

Question 1

descriptive developmental approach.

Answer 1

• where are they in relation to typical development?
• How will they develop next?

Question 2

Signs of communication disorder (3)

Answer 2

• frustration at not being understood
• not responding
• avoid language in play

Question 3

Examples of biomedical conditions

Answer 3

ADHD, Autism.

Question 4

How will a primary language disorder develop?

Answer 4

Same order, different rate.

Question 5

How will a secondary language disorder develop?

Answer 5

May have a different order/sequence.

Question 6

How might a DLD affect a child?

Answer 6

• Education
• Socialisation
• Perception (doesn’t follow instructions)
• strengths + weaknesses across different domains

Question 7

When might a DLD re-emerge after treatment?

Answer 7

As curriculum and demands placed on a child increase in difficulty.

Question 8

Assessment for CALD?

Answer 8

non-word repetition tasks, dynamic assessment, family and community reports

Question 9

What is usually a strength for DLD kids?

Answer 9

Pragmatic skills (differentially diagnose for autism)

Question 10

Motor difficulties often accompany DLD? T/F?

Answer 10

True, clumsiness, poor visual-motor integration.

Question 11

A new mothers group asks about the risk factors for DLD. How would you respond?

Answer 11

Unknown.
possible genetic component? evidence from family histories.
no evidence of being caused by environment and no biological markers.
frequent language input can help/