Language disorders in CH Flashcards
CH with language disorders have limited ____ and deficits in….
language;
deficits in grammar, verbal/non-verbal social communication, literacy, and cognition
CH with SLI exhibit impairment specific to _____
language
SLI compared to TD
no known etiology
intelligence and language development comparable to TD
1 major explanation of SLI: normal variations in:
linguistic skills but CH with SLI at lower end
2nd major explanation of SLI: underlying deficits in:
cognitive, auditory, perceptual, and intellectual functions
neurological explanation of SLI: deficits where?
language-specific areas (Heschl’s gyrus, asymmetrical planum temporal) and frontal lobe
SLI language deficits
diff. abstract words and narratives late talkers overextend words phonological problems (phonological processes) poor pragmatics word finding difficulties
SLI speech deficits
artic errors
shorter utterances
telegraphic speech
order of mention
CH follows directions in order they were mentioned, without actually listening to what was said (before you do x, do y: CH does x because it was said/heard first)
executive functioning includes these 6 things
speed of processing attention working memory emotional control task shifting planning/organizing
CH with ID have deficits in
cognition
semantics
syntax
morphology
ASD intelligence vs. Asperger’s intelligence
ASD: below-average intelligence (IQ 70 or below)
Asperger’s: higher intelligence (IQ 70 or above)
SCERTS model stands for what?
SC: Social Communication
ER: Emotional Regulation
TS: Transactional Supports (visual, environmental accommodations)
hemiplegia
one side of body paralyzed
paraplegia
only legs/lower trunk paralyzed
monoplegia
only one limb paralyzed
diplegia
two legs or two arms paralyzed
quadriplegia
all four limbs paralyzed
ataxic CP
diff. with balance, gait, movement