Exam 2

Question 1

Children with history of speech/language problems have ___ times greater risk of having reading problems

Answer 1

4-5

Question 2

What reading transition occurs in the third grade?

Answer 2

Read to learn instead of learn to read

Question 3

What do SLI, LLD, and dyslexia all have in common?

Answer 3

They often get the dx of language delay before the above. Time and language-learning context lead to different labels.

Question 4

Dyslexia is a specific type of ____

Answer 4

LLD

Question 5

How many people have reading disorders?

Answer 5

15%

Question 6

What was language added to SLP repetoire?

Answer 6

1960s

Question 7

The 5 kinder variables that predict 2nd grade reading. These are your crystal ball.

Answer 7

• Do they have problems with letter ID even though it’s being taught to them? Sign of a weaker system.
• Sentence imitation is difficult
• trouble with phono awareness
• Rapid naming
• mother’s education

Question 8

Explain why child language problems change over time

Answer 8

It may be the same problem, but it will morph based on the position in time. E.g.: Speech-language delay → SLI → LLD. The problems changes based on what the child has to deal with.

May begin as phonological problem that later becomes a syntax problem. Delayed oral language → reading problem

Question 9

NICHD PREDICTORS in Kindergarten/1st grade of 3rd GR. READING

Answer 9

POOR PHONEMIC AWARENESS
SLOW NAMING of LETTERS/ NUMBERS/ and OBJECTS
POOR PRINT AWARENESS

Question 10

Define Learning Disability

Answer 10

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

Question 11

List the Six categories of characteristics associated with LD

Answer 11

Motor
Attention
Perception
Symbol**** (pay particular attention to this category)
Memory
Emotion