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Communication Disorders. Denise Flanders. What is a communication disorder? Difference between a speech impairment and a language impairment. Types of Speech Impairments Causes Prevalence Identification and Assessment References. Overview. What is a Communication Disorder?.
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Communication Disorders Denise Flanders
What is a communication disorder? Difference between a speech impairment and a language impairment Types of Speech Impairments Causes Prevalence Identification and Assessment References Overview
What is a Communication Disorder? • An impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbols systems
Speech Impairments • What is a speech impairment? • Three types: • Articulation disorders • Fluency disorders • Voice disorders
Language Impairments • What is a language impairment? • Two main types: • Receptive language disorder • Expressive language disorder
Speech Impairments Cleft palate Speech muscles Teeth Traumatic brain injury Language Disorders Mental retardation Hearing impairments Environmental deprivation Causes
Prevalence of Communication Disorders • 2% of all school-aged children • More prevalent in males • 50% of children in special education
Identification and Assessment • Teacher observations • Speech-Language Pathologist • Physical exam and assessment • Treatment
References • Heward, W. (2003). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education (7th ed.). New Jersey: Johnston. • Kid Source Online. (2000, August). Info about speech & language disorders. Retrieved April 24, 2005, from http://www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/speech.html • Owens, R. (2005). Language development: An introduction (6th ed.). New York: Dragin.