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A language disorder that involves problems with functional and socially appropriate communication is
Communication requires
Language disorders are generally classified according to two dimensions:
The most common fluency disorder is
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Encoding, or sending messages, is referred to as
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"Phonology" refers to linguistic rules governing
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Janice has a speech disorder which causes her to speak extremely slowly. This is a disorder of
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The dimensions of voice are
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Articulation disorders
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In Canada, about what percentage of children have speech disorder?
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When Claudia, a seven year old, says, 'I goed to the store' she is demonstrating a problem with which aspect of language?
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Specific language impairment refers to
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What is the process of sharing information called?
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Study Notes
Language Disorders
- Pragmatics involves issues with functional and socially appropriate communication.
- Language disorders can be classified by domain and etiology.
- Specific language impairment is characterized by language disorders without identifiable causes.
Communication
- Effective communication necessitates both encoding and decoding of messages.
- Communication is the process of sharing information.
Types of Language
- Expressive language is the encoding or sending of messages.
- Receptive language relates to understanding incoming messages.
Disorders and Definitions
- Stuttering is recognized as the most common fluency disorder.
- Fluency disorders, such as those leading to very slow speech, affect the rate of speech.
- Articulation disorders involve errors in producing words.
Phonology
- Phonology pertains to the rules governing sound combinations in language.
Voice Dimensions
- The dimensions of voice include pitch, loudness, and quality.
Statistics
- In Canada, approximately 5-10% of children are affected by speech disorders.
Language Aspects
- Errors like "I goed to the store" exemplify morphological issues in language use.
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