Question 1

What percent of children and adults are considered stutterers?

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 2% 
C) 5% 
D) 8% 
A) 1% 
B) 2% 
C) 5% 
D) 8%

Question 2

Articulation disorders

Accepted Answer

A) have an underlying phonological problem. 
B) are easily diagnosed. 
C) are caused by biological factors. 
D) involve errors in word production. 
A) have an underlying phonological problem. 
B) are easily diagnosed. 
C) are caused by biological factors. 
D) involve errors in word production.

Question 3

Communication always involves speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

For successful transition into adult life,speech and/or language intervention should focus on functional communication.Describe what this means and list at least five skills that might be contained in a functional communication curriculum.

Accepted Answer

Functional communication refers to under

Question 5

Distinguish between disorders of language and disorders of speech and provide two examples of each (define each example).

Accepted Answer

Language disorders include problems in c

Question 6

Describe the three categories that adolescents and adults in speech and language intervention programs typically fit in.

Accepted Answer

1)The self-referred (their phonology,voi

Question 7

"Syntax" refers to linguistic rules governing the construction of

Accepted Answer

A) sentences. 
B) punctuation. 
C) word forms. 
D) verb tenses. 
A) sentences. 
B) punctuation. 
C) word forms. 
D) verb tenses.

Question 8

At present,which theory of communication is considered to have the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive development 
B) pragmatic or social interaction 
C) behavioural psychology 
D) biological maturation 
A) cognitive development 
B) pragmatic or social interaction 
C) behavioural psychology 
D) biological maturation

Question 9

Shelly's speech is laboured,slurred and slow indicating that she likely suffers from

Accepted Answer

A) apraxia. 
B) echolalia. 
C) dysarthria. 
D) aphasia. 
A) apraxia. 
B) echolalia. 
C) dysarthria. 
D) aphasia.

Question 10

"Phonology" refers to linguistic rules governing

Accepted Answer

A) construction of sentences. 
B) sound combinations. 
C) patterns of language use. 
D) construction of word forms. 
A) construction of sentences. 
B) sound combinations. 
C) patterns of language use. 
D) construction of word forms.

Question 11

Treatment of individuals who have damaged speech or language capacities due to disease or injury is best delivered

Accepted Answer

A) in a naturalistic setting. 
B) by a speech-language pathologist. 
C) primarily by a physician. 
D) by an interdisciplinary team. 
A) in a naturalistic setting. 
B) by a speech-language pathologist. 
C) primarily by a physician. 
D) by an interdisciplinary team.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about communication variations is true?

Accepted Answer

A) If a student does not use the language expected in school,she or he has a language disorder. 
B) Someone with a language difference that is a disorder has difficulty communicating even in his or her home language community. 
C) Children of nondominant cultures should not be expected to learn the rules for effective communication in the dominant culture. 
D) Professionals no longer have a problem of bias in normative tests of language assessment. 
A) If a student does not use the language expected in school,she or he has a language disorder. 
B) Someone with a language difference that is a disorder has difficulty communicating even in his or her home language community. 
C) Children of nondominant cultures should not be expected to learn the rules for effective communication in the dominant culture. 
D) Professionals no longer have a problem of bias in normative tests of language assessment.

Question 13

Language variations (such as Newfoundland English and AAC)can put students at a disadvantage in using language in an academic context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many of the academic and social difficulties of adolescents and adults are now attributed to basic language disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most common fluency disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) stuttering. 
B) acquired aphasia. 
C) echolalia. 
D) dysarthria. 
A) stuttering. 
B) acquired aphasia. 
C) echolalia. 
D) dysarthria.

Question 16

A language disorder that involves problems with functional and socially appropriate communication is

Accepted Answer

A) communication. 
B) semantics. 
C) speech. 
D) pragmatics. 
A) communication. 
B) semantics. 
C) speech. 
D) pragmatics.

Question 17

Interpretive Exercise
When she was 13 months-old,Ruth took her first steps.Although she showed no signs of developing speech,her parents were reassured by the pediatrician that many children do not speak until age two.During the second year of life,Ruth began using gestures and facial expressions to initiate interaction with family members and to indicate preferences and needs.Her parents had her hearing tested,but there was no evidence of a hearing loss.Now,at the age of four,Ruth still does not speak and she shows no signs of understanding speech.In all other respects (e.g. ,motor skills,visual perception,physical structures necessary to produce speech,social skills),Ruth appears to be a typical four year-old.
-What type of communication disorder does Ruth appear to have?

Accepted Answer

A) fluency 
B) language 
C) speech 
D) apraxia 
A) fluency 
B) language 
C) speech 
D) apraxia

Question 18

Janice has a speech disorder which causes her to speak extremely slowly.This is a disorder of

Accepted Answer

A) articulation. 
B) language. 
C) voice. 
D) fluency. 
A) articulation. 
B) language. 
C) voice. 
D) fluency.

Question 19

Each of the following statements about adolescents and adults with speech and language problems is true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) they might refer themselves to a speech-language pathologist because of social embarrassment. 
B) the loss of the ability to speak is typically more disabling than the loss of the ability to use language. 
C) people with severe exceptionalities may need to be taught an alternative to oral language or be given an augmentative communication system. 
D) there may be problems settings realistic goals for speech and language learning. 
A) they might refer themselves to a speech-language pathologist because of social embarrassment. 
B) the loss of the ability to speak is typically more disabling than the loss of the ability to use language. 
C) people with severe exceptionalities may need to be taught an alternative to oral language or be given an augmentative communication system. 
D) there may be problems settings realistic goals for speech and language learning.

Question 20

During the first four years of elementary school,articulation disorders

Accepted Answer

A) increase dramatically. 
B) increase slightly. 
C) remain constant. 
D) decrease markedly. 
A) increase dramatically. 
B) increase slightly. 
C) remain constant. 
D) decrease markedly.

What percent of children and adults are considered stutterers?

Articulation disorders

Communication always involves speech.

For successful transition into adult life,speech and/or language intervention should focus on functional communication.Describe what this means and list at least five skills that might be contained in a functional communication curriculum.

Distinguish between disorders of language and disorders of speech and provide two examples of each (define each example).

Describe the three categories that adolescents and adults in speech and language intervention programs typically fit in.

"Syntax" refers to linguistic rules governing the construction of

At present,which theory of communication is considered to have the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers?

Shelly's speech is laboured,slurred and slow indicating that she likely suffers from

"Phonology" refers to linguistic rules governing

Treatment of individuals who have damaged speech or language capacities due to disease or injury is best delivered

Which of the following statements about communication variations is true?

Language variations (such as Newfoundland English and AAC)can put students at a disadvantage in using language in an academic context.

Many of the academic and social difficulties of adolescents and adults are now attributed to basic language disorders.

The most common fluency disorder is

A language disorder that involves problems with functional and socially appropriate communication is

Janice has a speech disorder which causes her to speak extremely slowly.This is a disorder of

Each of the following statements about adolescents and adults with speech and language problems is true EXCEPT

During the first four years of elementary school,articulation disorders

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Exam 9: Learners With Communication Disorders

What percent of children and adults are considered stutterers?

Articulation disorders

Communication always involves speech.

For successful transition into adult life,speech and/or language intervention should focus on functional communication.Describe what this means and list at least five skills that might be contained in a functional communication curriculum.

Distinguish between disorders of language and disorders of speech and provide two examples of each (define each example).

Describe the three categories that adolescents and adults in speech and language intervention programs typically fit in.

"Syntax" refers to linguistic rules governing the construction of

At present,which theory of communication is considered to have the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers?

Shelly's speech is laboured,slurred and slow indicating that she likely suffers from

"Phonology" refers to linguistic rules governing

Treatment of individuals who have damaged speech or language capacities due to disease or injury is best delivered

Which of the following statements about communication variations is true?

Language variations (such as Newfoundland English and AAC)can put students at a disadvantage in using language in an academic context.

Many of the academic and social difficulties of adolescents and adults are now attributed to basic language disorders.

The most common fluency disorder is

A language disorder that involves problems with functional and socially appropriate communication is

Janice has a speech disorder which causes her to speak extremely slowly.This is a disorder of

Each of the following statements about adolescents and adults with speech and language problems is true EXCEPT

During the first four years of elementary school,articulation disorders

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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