Speech & Language

Disorder
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 What is a Speech or Language Disorder
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) officially defines it as a communication disorder such as stuttering,
impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment that affects or hinders a childs educational
performance.
Stuttering A communication disorder such as stuttering provides an example of a fluency disorder; other fluency
issues include unusual word repetition and hesitant speech.
Impaired articulation indicates impairments in which a child experiences challenges in pronouncing specific sounds.
A language impairment can entail difficulty comprehending words properly, expressing oneself and listening to
others.
A voice impairment involves difficulty voicing words; for instance, throat issues may cause an abnormally soft voice.
 Stuttering
Many children go through a period of stuttering between 2-5 years old

- This includes repeating certain syllables, words or phrases, prolonging them, or

stopping, making no sound for certain sounds & syllables, and stutter their
words

-This is a form of disfluency

Dysfluency
An interruption in the flow of speech
 Impaired Articulation
Articulation Impairments are when the child produces sounds of words incorrectly

An example of this is

Difficulty making certain sounds like the sp in spaghetti, pronouncing it

spaghetti and lisps
(e. Simple Ways to Help a Child
ISpy- play ISpy with the child with words that
involve the ones they are working on.
Treasure Hunt- Have them search for things they
have trouble pronouncing and reward them.
Associate the words they have trouble with, with
fun things or activities.
 Language Impairment
Defined by the Parent Center Hub, as where a child has a difficulty expressing
needs, information, ideas, and/or understanding what others say.

Examples of this is trouble with correct verb tense, sentence structure, and word
order, lack of vocab knowledge, etc.
Way to help a Child with Language Impairment.
Early Intervention System
EI is a system of services designed to help toddlers
and infants with disabilities. The IDEA mandates it
and through early intervention, parents have their
young one evaluated free of charge. This is done to
help find and identify developmental delays or
disabilities. These including speech and language
disorders.
 Voice Impairment
Defined as A deviation in pitch, intensity, quality, or other attribute which
interferes with communication; draws unfavorable attention; adversely affects
the speaker or the listener; or is inappropriate to the age, sex or culture of the
individual.
Examples are hoarse, raspy voice. A sharp or dull pain when one talks. Not a
voice Impairment if one is just sick or lost voice.
 Causes for Speech and Language Disorders

According to the Parent Center Hub, the causes for speech and language disorders
are

Hearing Loss Vocal abuse or misuse.

Neurological Disorders Frequently however the cause
Brain Injury is unknown.
Intellectual Disabilities
Drug Abuse
Physical Impairments (cleft lip or palate, etc.)
 Social Communication Disorder

- Children that have Social Communication Disorder (SCD) have a difficult time
using language in social situations

- This can occur because of problems with pragmatics

- Pragmatics - how meaning is created and interpreted in verbal and nonverbal

interactions
4 Ways Language disorders can make social
interaction tough for kids
- Child monopolizes conversations
- Child doesnt understand jokes or sarcasm
- Child is quiet around friends
- Child gets tongue-tied
 Child Monopolizes Conversations
- Because of SCD, it may be difficult for children to understand the boundaries
and rules of having a polite conversation

HOW TO HELP:

-When having conversations with the child, remind them to slow down and to listen
to you. Making sure that they are making eye contact to develop those skills to have
that polite conversation
 Child Doesnt Understand Jokes or Sarcasm

- Children that have SCD may have trouble interpreting someones tone of voice
and be more literal-minded

HOW TO HELP:

-Something that can help is watching TV shows. Discussing the characters moods
can create a sense of their emotions which can help interpreting nonverbal cues.
 Child Is Quiet Around Friends
- Expressive language issues is a condition that makes it hard to put thoughts into
words
- This can be the cause of some children becoming shy

HOW TO HELP:

-Using everyday activities that encourage conversation

 Child gets tongue-tied
- Children that have speech or language disorders may have trouble finding the
right words

HOW TO HELP:

-Helping the child by expanding their vocabulary

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 MLA Works Cited

Center for Parent Information and Resources. Parent Center Hub, n.d. Web. 05 Mar.
2017.

"Stuttering." KidsHealth. Ed. Amy Nelson. The Nemours Foundation, July 2013.
Web. 05 Mar. 2017.

"Speech and Language Disorders." Center for Parent Information and Resources.
Parent Center Hub, n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2017.

Team, The Understood. "4 Ways Language Disorders Can Affect Your Child's Social
Life." Understood.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2017.