Exam 11: Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Why it important for families of young children with speech or language impairments to be involved in the interventions of young children?

Most students with speech and language impairments are served in

Which of the following is an example of an articulation disorder?

A speech-language pathologist's use of formal assessment measures is the primary means for identifying students with speech and language impairments.

Sign language and communication boards are examples of

Differentiate between receptive and expressive language.

Speech and language development begins in the womb.

Speech is the oral modality for language.

Language and communication are synonymous terms.

Stuttering and cluttering are examples of language disorders.

Why is it important for professionals to be aware of basic developmental milestones for speech and language?

Alexander comes to school on the first day and speaks to the teacher, Ms.Milan.She thinks he sounds like he is holding his nose when he speaks.Ms.Milan alerts the speech-language pathologist, who says the student may have

Abnormalities in respiration, phonation and vocal resonance can influence which of the following?

Language form comprises all of the following elements except

The three basic types of speech impairments are _______, _______, and _______.

A child who was in a car accident and received head trauma developed a speech and language problem following the accident.How would the etiology of this child's communication disorder be classified?

Students with expressive language problems may have difficulty ________.

One of the most important tools in the assessment process for speech and language impairments is the case history.

What is the most important element of language intervention when a child is in a general education preschool setting?

Compare and contrast a phonological disorder and an articulation disorder.Explain why it is important for a speech-language pathologist to differentiate between these two disorders and describe the intervention strategies used with each.