Domains of Language
Name the 5 components of language
Syntax, Semantics, Morphology, Pragmatics, Phonology
What is a language disorder?
When a child does not follow the typical pattern and sequence of development.
What is a great site to download free resources for developmental norms?
Teachers Pay Teachers!
What does DLD stand for?
Developmental Language Disorder
Which component of language focuses on language use?
Pragmatics!
What is a language delay?
When a child’s skills develop in the pattern we expect, but not at the same rate as their peers.
True or False: SLPs should reference milestones as one source of information.
TRUE!
What year was the term DLD coined?
2017!
Which domain of language focuses on the rules that govern change in meaning at the word level.
Morphology!
What is a language difference?
When a child’s communication meets the norms of the primary speech community but does not meet the norms of Standard English
True or False: Language development milestones should be used in isolation.
FALSE!
What is syntax?
The rules that govern word order to form clauses, phrases, and sentences.
What is language?
The system of words and symbols, whether they are spoken, written, or signed that are used to communicate meaning
What is a language learning disability?
Students who are identified as having both a language disorder and a specific learning disability may also be referred to as students with a language-learning disability.
True or False: Interpret milestones within the child’s culture and context.
TRUE!
What is the smallest unit of language?
A morpheme!
Why is having a grasp/understanding on the 5 components of language important for SLPs?
Helps determine how goals are written and children are treated for their disorder.
List 3 potential causes of language disorders
Hearing loss, genetic disorders, brain trauma, family history, etc.
True or False: SLPs should only honor one type of communication
FALSE!
List 4 ways to use language!
Signs, gestures, AAV, verbal speech, etc.