DLD Flashcards
Name 3 disorders that often co-occur with DLD
ADHD
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Is there an obvious cause for DLD?
no obvious cause. some children will also have a significant learning disability, others will not. It is not clear why.
Will children with DLD catch up?
The disorder will persist throughout their life (like dyslexia). But they will never catch up.
What are the two types of assessment for DLD?
- static test = standardised lang assessment. Gives bench mark for severity but is in one context at one time.
- Dynamic assessment = informal assessment. will tell the therapist what strategies are working and what support is needed
red flags for DLD
no babbling
minimal attempts for communication
minimal reaction to spoken lang
2 word utterances at 3/4
How does DLD affect grammar
difficulty with verb endings and syntax
misuse of pronouns
may avoid using complex sentences
How are words represented in the brain?
semantically and phonologically
word finding difficulties occur when one of these is not stored correctly
The switch from SLI to DLD
occurred in 2016, for a diagnosis of SLI there needed to be a discrepancy between verbal and non-verbal skills
Name some diagnostic features found in adolescents with DLD
Poor vocab
Errors in tense marking
limited sentence length
word finding difficulties
disorganised stories/explanations
Describe the Manchester Language Study and its findings
Investigated 50% of 7 year olds with SLI, they were assessed on multiple occasions until they were 24
Many of their difficulties stabled over time
DLD had an impact on adolescents mental health, friendships and education
Name some outcomes for adolescents with DLD
Lower grades, levels of education, and qualifications
More likely to be unemployed or have lower salaries
Name some language skills adolescents develop
Metalinguistic competence: reflect on new meanings, and update their personal understandings
Develop pragmatic skills and ability to adapt their communication to others
Develop abstract thoughts
