Exam 1: CH 1

Question 1

The acquisition of normal language competencies at a slower rate than would be expected.

Answer 1

Language delay

Question 2

Disruption in the learning of language skills and behaviors.

Answer 2

Language disorders

Question 3

Language behavior and skills that are NOT in concert with the person’s primary speech community or native language.

Answer 3

Language difference

Question 4

List examples of -
1 intrinsic factor
1 extrinsic factor

for a child at risk for development of a language delay or disorder…

Answer 4

1. Intrinsic factor: low birth weight

2. Extrinsic factor: parent-child or caregiver separation

Question 5

Biological or within the child

Answer 5

Intrinsic factor

Question 6

Environmental

Answer 6

Extrinsic factor

Question 7

Owen’s 5 Principles of language and communication development.

1. P
2. M
3. O
4. C
5. D

Answer 7

1. Development is predictable
2. Developmental milestones are attained at about the same age in most children.
3. Developmental opportunity is needed
4. Children go through developmental changes.
5. Individuals differ greatly.

Question 8

2 “-isms” in the nature side

Answer 8

1. Nativism

2. Mentalism

Question 9

2 “-isms” in the nurture side

Answer 9

1. Empiricism

2. Behaviorism

Question 10

A model proposed by Piaget on the belief that language is a result and organization of cognitive development.

Answer 10

Cognitive theory

Question 11

A theory proposed by Noam Chomsky, which explains the relationship between language form and cognitive processing.

Answer 11

Psycholinguistic theory

Question 12

What type of disorder is Prader-Willi Syndrome?

Answer 12

Chromosomal

Question 13

In how many births does Prader-Willi Syndrome occur?

Answer 13

1 in 250, 000

Question 14

List physical characteristics of Prader-Willi Syndrome (7).

Answer 14

1. Short stature
2. Almond-shaped eyes
3. Small hands and feet
4. Morbid obsesity
5. Delayed puberty
6. Hyperphagia (compulsive eating)
7. Hypotonia

Question 15

What are the cognitive deficts associated with Prader-Wili Syndrome like?

Answer 15

Mild-moderate

SLPs manage this

Question 16

What type of emotional disorder do Prader WIlli Syndrome patients struggle with?

Answer 16

OCD and self-injurious behaviors

Question 17

What is OCD?

Answer 17

An emotional disorder characterized by both obsessions and compulsions.

Question 18

Why do people with Prader-Willi Syndrome have eating problems?

Answer 18

They have a constant feeling of hunger that can lead to obsessive eating and morbid obsesity…due to an affect on hypothalamus.

Question 19

___% of Williams patients have this type of deficit.

Answer 19

Heart deficits

Question 20

Facial features of Williams Syndrome (6).

Answer 20

1. Forehead: Broad
2. Eyebrow: Medial flare
3. Nasal bridge: Depressed
4. Iris: Star-like pattern
5. Teeth: Wide-spaced
6. Lips: Full lips

Question 21

Pragmatic features of Williams Syndrome (4).

Answer 21

1. Difficulty understanding nonverbal gestures
2. A lack of use of nonverbal gestures.
3. Overtalkativeness
4. Difficulties with conversational reciprosity

Question 22

Language features of Williams Syndrome (4).

Answer 22

1. Difficulty with topic coherence.
2. Difficulty with interpreting abstract language.
3. Restricted and repetitive interests.
4. Speech therapy should focus on pragmatic skills in a variety of social settings.

Question 23

Which disorder is the 2nd most common multiple anomaly syndrome?

Answer 23

Velo-Cardio Facial Syndrome

Question 24

Prevalence of Velo-Cardio Facial Syndrome

Answer 24

1:2,000 prevalence (many babies don’t survive infancy).

Question 25

What does Velo-Cardio Facial Syndrome affect?

Answer 25

Affects multiple systems (the CNS, the craniofacial system, the digestive system, etc).

Question 26

List the speech-language characteristics of Velo-Cardio Facial Syndrome (8).

Answer 26

1. Severe velopharyngeal insufficiency
2. Palate: Cleft palate is common
3. Articulation: Severe artic deficits
4. Voice: High-pitched, hoarse, hypernasal voice
5. Language vs. speech: Mild language delay (compared to speech).
6. Abstract thinking: Difficulty with
7. Mild MR or ADD/ADHD
8. Memory: Some have auditory memory/processing probs