Name That Disorder
Some symptoms include:
- Prefers to have set routines
- Intense focus on certain topics or ideas
- Struggles with sensory sensitivities
Autism
Charts, flashcards, storyboards, and graphic organizers to make abstract ideas concrete
What are these?
Visual cues
Autism is a result of bad parenting
True or False?
False! Autism is something people are born with and is NOT a result of bad parenting
What did James Earl Jones have?
(Actor of Darth Vader)
A severe stutter
What might a stutter sound like?
Repetition of sounds within a sentence
ex. "what-what is that" "b-b-b-boy"
Some symptoms include:
- Difficulty communicating with peers
- Delayed language development
- Relies on visual cues
Deafness
Educational software, apps, and interactive whiteboards for engaging practice.
What are these?
Technology
children are born with developmental delay
True or False?
True! Developmental Delays are formed in the womb and in the cells, it is something children are born with not formed
What did Nicole Kidman have?
Apraxia
What could an articulation disability sound like?
Difficulty forming specific word sounds correctly, resulting in sounds being dropped, added, distorted, or swapped. Examples include saying "wabbit" for "rabbit" or "thith" for "this"
Some symptoms include:
- Stuttering or fluency issues
- Limited vocabulary
- Difficulty understanding instructions
Speech/Language Impairment
Repeat instructions and important points, and reinforce new vocabulary through repetition and games.
What are these?
Reinforce and repeat
You can grow out of orthopedic impairments
True or False?
False! Impairments are with you for life! However, you can get therapy's and help to improve it by a bit
What did Tiger Woods have?
Apraxia and a Stutter
What could Dysarthria sound like?
Muscle weakness or paralysis can cause speech to sound slurred, breathy, or monotone, with imprecise articulation
Some symptoms include:
- Difficulty engaging in auditory materials
- Challenges in group discussion
- Difficulty hearing in noisy environments
Hearing Impairment
Supplement verbal instructions with gestures, pointing, and facial expressions
What are these?
Non-verbal cues
Is it too late to get help/therapy for speech once you become an adult
True or False?
False! You can continue to get help even after adulthood
What did Ronda Rousey have?
Speech difficulties and Delay
What could an auditory processing disorder sound like?
The brain has difficulty processing sounds accurately, leading to a feeling of a muffled, jumbled, or "muddy" sound. It can be like listening to a radio with bad reception or a recording played too fast.
Some symptoms include:
- Difficulty managing emotions
- Anxiety or excessive fears
- Difficulty regulating emotions
Emotional Disturbance
Combine visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements (e.g., seeing, hearing, and doing) to improve memory and engagement
What are these?
Multi-sensory learning
Impairments can be cured
True or False?
False! Impairments cannot be cured, however, you can get therapy's and help to improve your abilities
What does Samuel L. Jackson have?
Speech Impediment
What could autism sound like?