EDUC 306 Kate Willadsen DefinitionPrevalence A Speech and Language Impairment is a communication disorder such as stuttering impaired articulation a language impairment or a voice impairment that adversely affects educational performance ID: 579136
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Speech & Language Disorders (SL)
EDUC 306
Kate Willadsen Slide2
Definition/Prevalence
A Speech and Language Impairment is a communication disorder such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment, that adversely affects educational performance
Approximately 20% of children in special education services receive services for speech and language
18.6% of students (ages 6-21) that are served under IDEA are classified as having a speech or language impairmentSlide3
Speech vs. Language
Language: the system of communicating ideas
Language Disorders may be problems using/comprehending language
Speech
: the system of forming and producing sounds that are the basis of language
Speech disorders may be:
Voice
Articulation
Fluency DisordersSlide4
Speech Impairment
Characteristics- Voice
When a voice is:
Chronically strained
Hoarse
Breathy
Nasally
Or not present at all
Is not at an appropriate volume Slide5
Speech Impairment Characteristics- Articulation
Difficulty pronouncing words
Omissions in words
Additions in words
Distortions (Lisping)
SubstitutionsSlide6
Speech Impairment Characteristics- Fluency
Stuttering
Prolongation or blockage of a word or part of a wordSlide7
Characteristics of Language Disorders
Phonology- the ability to blend and segment sounds that individual letters or groups of letters make to form words
Morphology- the meaningful structure of words
Syntax- the grammatical structure of language (word order/noun-verb agreement)
Semantics- the meanings of words used in language
Aphasia-difficulties speaking or comprehending languageSlide8
Causes for Speech or Language Impairments
Most cases are unknown
Severe language delays in childhood development
Voice disorders can be caused by growths, infections or trauma to the larynx
Infections of the tonsils, adenoid glands, sinuses
Physical disorder (Cleft Palate)Slide9
Medication
No medication available
Speech- Language Therapy
Most get better through time and therapy
Therapists advice family member how to communicate as well as possible with the child with a speech or language disorder Slide10
Special Needs Unique To This Disability
It is important to talk slow and use diction when talking to students with speech or language disorders
Speech Therapy is the biggest component to helping students with a speech or language disability
May be important to plan with speech language pathologists Slide11
New Research
Researchers have discovered one genetic variant that is connected to language impairment
This research is the very first to connect the presence of a distinct genetic mutation to any language impairment
Research is continuing to see if they can identify the role of the genetic variant in dyslexia, autism and speech-sound disordersSlide12
Example
Elizabeth
3 years old
Articulation Disorder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
PYxM229pAzwSlide13
Lesson Plan
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/look-life-cycles
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Fall Lesson Plan Slide14
Modifications
Put child with speech or lang. disorder with a group of accepting students who work well with him/her
Have examples of the trees in the different seasons ready for students to look at when creating their art work
Have vocabulary words already printed on a sheet with the sounds broken up of each word so it’s easier for the student to pronounce it
Model being a tree and acting out how a tree grows from a little seed
Have the directions on a sheet already prepared for the students so they receive oral and written directions
If the student uses communication tools have them handy and already programmed to what we are learningSlide15
Accommodations That Can Be Made For A Child With A Speech 0r Language Impairment
Desk in the front of the room (Easier listening & easy access for teacher help)
May have a special cueing system for them talking in class
Prerecord anticipated responses for them to respond with in class on any technology provided
Use Alternative or Augmentative Communication techniques – aided and unaided
Maximize student engagement
Appropriate pace of instruction
Allow sufficient time for them to respond
Provide an outline of what is to be learnt
Use vocabulary guides Slide16
Test Questions
What are 3 accommodations you can make for a child with a speech or language disorder?
What is the best component for helping a child with a speech or language disorder?