Disability Fact sheet by Lauren Neth

Intro to Speech and Language Disorders

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Speech and language disorders refer to communication issues as well as associated fields like oral motor functions.

Types of language disorders

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-Articulation disorders

-Phonological disorders

-Disfluency

Speech and Language Disorder Acronyms

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SLI-specific language impairments

SLP-speech Language Pathologist

TELD-Test of early language Development

VABS-Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Learning needs

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-Reduce classroom noise

-Providing verbal clues often

-Allow students to tape lectures

-Allow more time to complete assignments and tests

-Modify classroom activities

-Divide academic goals into small units

Characteristics

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Voice Disorders:

-harsh, hoarse, breathy or poor quality

-always too loud or too soft

-The pitch is inapropriate for the childs' age or sex

--Pitch breaks occur frequently

Fluency Disorders:

-stuttering

-repetitions, hesitations, prolongations, blocks or disruptions

-tension during speech

Identification procedures:

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-Not smiling or playing with others

-making only a few sounds, not using gestures, like waving or pointing.

-Not understanding what others are saying

-saying only a few words

-not putting two words together.

Assessments used:

SLP-Language sampling, clinical evaluations of language fundamentals, observations and ethnography.

Service delivery:

-collaboration, counseling, prevention and wellness, screening, assesment, treatment, modalities, population and systems.

Adaptations and Accommodations:

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How can we help outside the classroom:

-ACC devices

-Communication cards

-Making others around be patient when speaking.

How we can help inside the classroom:

-sit them in the front of the classroom

-Non-verbal communication cards

-Encourage them to take part in the discussions

-Giving positive reinforcement

-Work at students pace

-making sure you are clear

Resources for Teachers

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https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/resources-for-other-professionals-who-work-with-children-with-speech-and-language-delays/

https://speechpathologymastersprograms.com/resources/speech-disorder-resource-guide-for-k-12-students/

Resources for parents:

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https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/speech-language-and-hearing/articles/reading-together-tips-parents-children-speech-and

https://speechpathologymastersprograms.com/resources/parents-of-children-with-disabilities/

References:

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https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/spoken-language-disorders/

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/speech-language-factsheet.html

https://www.webmd.com/children/speech-language-disorders