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Speech and language disorders Flashcards

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what is aphasia

A

Partial or complete loss of speech and language skills

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Common causes of aphasia are?

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stroke (cva)
head injury
brain tumors

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What is receptive aphasia?

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difficulty understanding language written or spoken
Speech is mixed and confusing
Cannot understand their own words spoken and dont recognize their mistakes

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What is expressive aphasia?

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Can understand spoken or written words
Speech is jumbled
Think one thing, say another
Cannot form the right words

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Both receptive and expressive aphasia look like?

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some clients can only say minimal words or sounds

Some clients may have lost all speech

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What is Apraxia?

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Motor speech in the brain is damaged so the brain cannot properly coordinate muscles to produce speech

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What are signs of a person with apraxia?

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The person can understand speech and language
brain cant coordinate jaw, lip + tounge
talk is slow and inconsistent

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What does a person with apraxia sound like?

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They speak slower

inconsistent

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what is dysarthia?

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Weakness or paralysis in speech muscles causing speech to be difficult

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What does someone with dysatrthia sound like?

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slurred speech

speak in flat, harsh or nasal tones

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what does dysarthria do to a persons speech?

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Problems spacing words

Speech errors are usually consistent and predictable, you will come to learn that.

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what are the emotional effects of speech and language disorders?

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avoiding social situations 
avoiding friends and family
stress
loss on employment
difficulties with routines and tasks
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What does treatment do for people with speech and language disorders?

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uses remaining skills to improve to highest extent possible

teaches other methods of communication

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What are some communication aids to better assist clients with speech and language disorders?

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Communication boards with pics and words that show functions of daily living

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How can you support your clients with their communication needs?

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Use communication methods that are best for you client
be alert of signs of fatigue in your client (lack of interest, irritability, deline in understanding)
Follow the care plan DIPPS

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16
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Why are sight and hearing important?

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They allow communication in activities and learning
+ moving about
They are important for safety

17
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what causes vision and hearing loss?

A

birth defects
aging
accidents
diseases

18
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what is otitis media?

A

otitis media is infection of the middle ear

19
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what are the causes of otitis media?

A

viruses

bacteria

20
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what does otitis media do to the ear?

A

otitis media damages the bones to the middle ear

can cause damage to the ear drum

21
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what is presbycusis?

A

gradual hearing loss associated with aging
occurs after age 50
no cure
hearing aids are helpful

22
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What is diabetic retinopathy?

A

blood vessels in the retina are damaged and start to seprate the retina from the back of the eye

23
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what is glaucoma?

A

a disease that causes optic nerve pressure in the eye

24
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what are cataracts?

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a clouding of the lens in the center of the eye

25
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what is presbyopia?

A

gradual inability to focus on close objects

26
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Who helps a person to communicate?

A

A speech + language pathologist

27
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What are the effects of hearing impairment?

A

Hearing impairment can affect speech

Hearing impairment can cause a client to disengage in social events and close relationships

affects all the 5 aspects of health

28
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How should you care for a clients hearing aids?

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Apply correctly to avoid screeching noise or fall

Always remove hearing aids before a shower or bath

Make sure hearing aid goes in case on side table when not in use

check batteries when not functioning properly

Make sure hearing aids are clean and in good condition

29
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What are the effects of vision loss?

A

Brail is used to help a person read

Guide dogs and white canes teach people to get their mobility back

30
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How can you care for a client with vision loss?

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To ensure comfort make sure you kindly greet your client to let the know your there and kindly say your goodbyes so they know your no longer present

Explain tasks as they go along and guide them through the process

Make sure the clients space is clean and safe

Become familiar with the way a client hears as well as recognizes touch and smell

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