Semester 1 Week 2

Question 1

expected range of comprehension/understanding of single words at 10 months

Answer 1

0-144 words

Question 2

expected range of comprehension/understanding of single words at 16 months

Answer 2

80-300 words

Question 3

expected range of saying single words at 12 months

Answer 3

0-24 words

Question 4

expected range of saying single words at 24 months

Answer 4

89-534 words

Question 5

expected age range to say 2 word combinations

Answer 5

16 months - 2 years

Question 6

7 risk factors for speech, language and communication difficulties in pre-school children

Answer 6

1. genetic and chromosal syndromes of learning disability
2. family history of SLC difficulties/developmental differences/disorders
3. physical/motor difficulties
4. chronic illness
5. sensory difficulties
6. environmental factors
7. biological factors

Question 7

example of physical/motor difficulty that can affect SLC

Answer 7

cerebal palsy

Question 8

example of sensory difficulties that can affect SLC

Answer 8

hearing impairment
visual impairment

Question 9

example of environmental factors that can affect SLC

Answer 9

social disadvantage
neglect

Question 10

example of biological factors that can affect SLC

Answer 10

gender (particularly male)
prematurity
low birth weight

Question 11

how does development of a child with language delay differ to typical development?

Answer 11

development follows typical rate and progress but is slower

Question 12

is language delay expected to resolve?

Answer 12

yes and the children are expected to catch up

Question 13

how common is language delay?

Answer 13

10% of 3 year olds have a langauge delay

Question 14

can the cause of language delay be explained?

Answer 14

there may be some factors that can explain the delay such as mild fluctuating hearing loss or there may be no obvious reason.

Question 15

do children with delays often have significant medical conditions such as learning disabilities

Answer 15

no, not usually

Question 16

can the cause for language disorder be explained?

Answer 16

there is often a clear cause for the disorder

Question 17

how does development of language disorder differ to typical rate of development?

Answer 17

do not follow typical development in terms of rate and progress

Question 18

will children with language disorder ‘catch up’?

Answer 18

no and disorder will persist throughout child’s life

Question 19

outcomes of language disorder

Answer 19

negative outcomes in literacy, education, well-being and psycho-social outcomes

Question 20

do children with a language disorder also have a significant or other learning disability

Answer 20

some will, some won’t

Question 21

what does it mean if language difficulties are still present at age 5 years

Answer 21

much more unlikely to resolve than if child is younger

Question 22

what is it known as if a language difficulty persists?

Answer 22

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

Question 23

what does it mean if a child has DLD

Answer 23

The child has language difficulties that create barriers to communication or learning in everyday life, are these difficulties are unlikely to resolve by age 5

Question 24

is DLD caused by a known biomedical condition?

Answer 24

no however it can co-exist with other neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. autism and ADHD)

Question 25

when is DLD identified?

Answer 25

can be identified before the age of 5

Question 26

Why is it important to identify children with speech, language and communication difficulties? (4)

Answer 26

1. delay in saying first words and phrase level language is a common sign of neurodevelopmental disorders
2. identifies children at risk of DLD who will need support
3. inform how to target interventions to most in need
4. supporting pre-school aged children with SLC difficulties should help them with their learning and life chances, (mosyt important age for language dev - windows of oppurtunity)

Question 27

preferred terminology instead of delay/disorder (2)

Answer 27

langauge differences
identifying strengths

Question 28

preferred terminology instead of delay/disorder (2)

Answer 28

langauge differences
identifying strengths