Speech Development Flashcards
Receptive language
Our understanding of language
Expressive language
How we use language
Articulation
Production of sounds
Impacts speech intelligibility
Pragmatics
Social language
Oral motor
Strength and ROM of the articulators
Receptive or Expressive first?
Receptive skills first and then at certain point start to get expressive
Receptive language - when do body parts come into play
18-24 months can point to two or more body parts
Define articulation
The production of speech sounds to form words
An articulation disorder results in
difficulty producing specific sounds
!!! Articulation at age 8
Should be completely normal
If you cannot understand someone at age 8, need to get them help
Social language - pragmatic language
Unspoken language Communicative intent Eye contact Facial expression Gestures
All speech language skills should be mastered by what age
8!!!
Use of sign language or gestures
Age of motor skill imitation vs. vocal (motor happens first)
Understanding of non verbal communication
Ability to imitate and use as early as 6 months of age
Communication that can maintain during times of frustration
!!! Benefits of Sign language
Reduces frustration Strengthens parent/child bond Makes learning to talk easier Stimulates intellectual development Enhance self esteem Provide window into their world
!!! Additional benefits of sign language from parents, therapists, teachers
Inc attention span Inc ability to form strong, positive relationships Spark interest in reading and improve reading scores Excited to communicate Motivated to listen Verbalize sooner than they would Strengthen fine motor Reinforce creativity
