Language/Hearing Flashcards
Dyspraxia
Disturbance in the sequence of spoken language resulting from decreased ability to plan and position the muscles involved in word articulation.
Disorganized Speech
Refers to switching topics with no natural transition or answering questions in an illogical way.
Echolalic
Describes speech in which previously heard works or phrases are repeated without intent to convey meaning. i.e: Therapist says, “Hi Taylor” and client responds “Hi Taylor”
Cochlear Implant
An assistive hearing device designed for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.
Auditory Discrimination
The ability to differentiate between two or more sounds in the acoustic environment.
Bilateral
Referring to two dies: for example, bilateral hearing loss is loss in both ears.
Bilingual-Bicultual Approach to Language Learning
A method in which a child learns American Sign-Language as their primary language but is taught English as a second language.
Incidental Language Learning
The process of “picking up” language skills by being in an environment in which the language is used. Infants and young children are good at this.
English-Based Sign System
Sign language that uses similar signs to ASL but are within English grammar not ASL grammar.
Infant-Directed Speech
An innate speech tendency of mothers in the presence of their babies characterized by elevated vocal pitch, exaggerated affect and speech contour.
Mixed Loss
A term that describes hearing difficulties due to structural deficiencies in both the out and or middle and inner ear.
Perceptual Processing
Organizing or interpreting information taken in through the senses.
Postlingual
Occurring in the period before acquisition of the principal structures of adult speech and language.
Prelingual
Occurring in the period before the acquisition of the principal structure of adult speech and language.
Prelingual
Occurring during the acquisition of the principal structure of adult speech and language.
