Lecture Slides Final Flashcards
1
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Language Disorder occurs when…
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an individual exhibits significant and persistent difficulties with the comprehension and/or expression of spoken language or written language
2
Q
A language disorder affects one’s ability in regards to…
A
Form (phonology, morphology, syntax)
Content (semantics)
Use (pragmatics)
3
Q
Can Language disorders affect sign language?
A
yes
4
Q
In order to be classified as a language disorder, it must impact the child’s
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psychological well being
social skills
education
(significantly)
5
Q
Cultural variations are not
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language disorders
6
Q
Determining significance
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we rely on tests
scores on norm-referenced tests may not always be definitive
7
Q
if a child scores close to a cut-off on a standardized test we need to…
A
use other mens of testing to determine signifance
