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      <title>Communication Disorders by Mrs. Kerwynn Walker</title>
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      <description>Various types of communication disorders</description>
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         <title>Communication Disorders</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>A simple definition of a communication disorder is the inability to send, process, understand verbal, non-verbal and written. There are several types of communication disorders. <br><br>1.&nbsp; Speech disorders consists of articulation, fluency and voice disorders.<br>2. Language disorders are segmented into different areas such as the form, content and function of language.&nbsp; <br>3.&nbsp; Hearing disorders are the result of being hard of hearing or deaf.<br>4.&nbsp; Central auditory processing disorders relate to how a person process the incoming outgoing of information.<br><br>Some people with autism spectrum disorder, brain injuries, strokes, and dementia may experience communication disorders.<br><br>For more information regarding communication disorders check out the following link.&nbsp; <br><br><a href="http://www.asha.org/policy/RP1993-00208/">http://www.asha.org/policy/RP1993-00208/</a><br><br><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/communication-disorders">https://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/communication-disorders</a><br>Please comment regarding your experience with communication disorders and how it has affected your life.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-09-17 17:28:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Teaching a Child with Communication Disorders</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Teachers can help a child with a communication disorder in several ways.</div><div><br><strong>Language Development</strong></div><div>1.&nbsp; Wait for the child to form thoughts and complete sentences.<br>2. Use active listening, ask open ended questions, paraphrase what the child has said and repeat it back to him.<br>3.&nbsp; Encourage reading and writing daily.<br>4. Provide fun activities that are functional and practical.<br><br><strong>Speech Development</strong><br>1.&nbsp; Be a good role model when speaking and in acceptance of children who struggle with speech.<br>2.&nbsp; Anticipate areas where the child may have trouble and then speak with the child to form a plan in how to be successful.<br>3.&nbsp; Consult a speech pathologist concerning lessons that may need additional assistance in lessons with difficult language.<br>4.&nbsp; Use a peer buddy system when appropriate.<br><br><strong>Academics and Behavior</strong><br>1.&nbsp; Provide visual and verbal cues.<br>2. &nbsp; Allow extra time for student to decode or for handwriting when completing assignments.<br>3.&nbsp; Reduce unnecessary classroom noise as much as possible.<br>4.&nbsp; Have routines that students can follow.<br><br><strong>Physical</strong><br>1. Be aware of how and when the brain develops language.<br>2.&nbsp; Know if your student has other physical related issues that may affect their communication.<br>3.&nbsp; Use augmentative communication systems for students who are non-verbal.<br>4.&nbsp; Provide access to a students communication device at all times.<br><br><strong>For more information, check out the following sites.</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><a href="http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/CharacteristicsAndStrategies/SpeechLanguageImpairment_Strategies.html">http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/CharacteristicsAndStrategies/SpeechLanguageImpairment_Strategies.html</a><br><br><a href="http://www.stutteringhelp.org/content/stuttering-straight-talk-teachers">http://www.stutteringhelp.org/content/stuttering-straight-talk-teachers</a><br><br><a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/article/helping-children-communication-disorders-schools">http://www.readingrockets.org/article/helping-children-communication-disorders-schools</a><br><br>What are some ways that you have helped a student with a communication disorder succeed in your classroom?</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-09-17 17:41:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Tips for Professionals to provide for Parents of a Child with a Communication Disorder</title>
         <author>kerwynnwalker</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. Help find the answers for parents regarding their child's communication disorders.<br>2. Be patient with your child when he is communicating.<br>3. Be well informed about your child's Individualized Education  Plan and advocate for what your child's needs. <br>4.  Follow through on practicing the assignments the speech and language pathologist provides for your child.<br>5.  Give your child chores to help build confidence.<br><br>The following link provides additional tips and resources regarding communication disorders.  <br><a href="http://www.parentcenterhub.org/speechlanguage/">http://www.parentcenterhub.org/speechlanguage/</a><br><br>What advice would you provide a parent</div>]]></description>
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