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What is the primary focus of speech sound disorders?
What is the primary focus of speech sound disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for childhood-onset fluency disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for childhood-onset fluency disorder?
What must be ruled out when diagnosing speech sound disorders?
What must be ruled out when diagnosing speech sound disorders?
Which symptom is characteristic of childhood-onset fluency disorder?
Which symptom is characteristic of childhood-onset fluency disorder?
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Which condition can contribute to limitations in communication but is excluded from the criteria for speech sound disorders?
Which condition can contribute to limitations in communication but is excluded from the criteria for speech sound disorders?
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What is a common outcome of disturbances in childhood-onset fluency disorder?
What is a common outcome of disturbances in childhood-onset fluency disorder?
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What aspect of speech is primarily affected by speech sound disorders?
What aspect of speech is primarily affected by speech sound disorders?
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What is a hallmark symptom of speech sound disorders?
What is a hallmark symptom of speech sound disorders?
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What defines a Language Disorder according to its diagnostic criteria?
What defines a Language Disorder according to its diagnostic criteria?
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Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Language Disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Language Disorder?
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Which factor is most indicative of the severity of a communication disorder?
Which factor is most indicative of the severity of a communication disorder?
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What type of communication disorder is characterized by disruptions in fluency such as stuttering?
What type of communication disorder is characterized by disruptions in fluency such as stuttering?
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Which of the following describes Social Communication Disorder?
Which of the following describes Social Communication Disorder?
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For Language Disorder to be diagnosed, when must symptoms generally onset?
For Language Disorder to be diagnosed, when must symptoms generally onset?
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What is a common characteristic of Speech Sound Disorders?
What is a common characteristic of Speech Sound Disorders?
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Which statement best describes the purpose of accommodations for individuals with severe learning difficulties?
Which statement best describes the purpose of accommodations for individuals with severe learning difficulties?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of social communication disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of social communication disorder?
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What type of difficulty can result from social communication disorder?
What type of difficulty can result from social communication disorder?
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What criteria must be met for a diagnosis of social communication disorder?
What criteria must be met for a diagnosis of social communication disorder?
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Which is a limitation when assessing for social communication disorder?
Which is a limitation when assessing for social communication disorder?
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Which statement correctly describes the nature of persistent difficulties in social communication disorder?
Which statement correctly describes the nature of persistent difficulties in social communication disorder?
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What is NOT a functional limitation associated with social communication disorder?
What is NOT a functional limitation associated with social communication disorder?
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When do symptoms of social communication disorder typically onset?
When do symptoms of social communication disorder typically onset?
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How are communication changes related to context significant in social communication disorder?
How are communication changes related to context significant in social communication disorder?
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Study Notes
Specific Learning Disorder
- Characterized by deficits in perceiving or processing information accurately and efficiently during school-age, potentially lasting into adulthood.
- Problems can manifest in reading, writing, and/or math, affecting overall learning ability.
- Persistence and impairment are key diagnostic criteria, meaning the difficulty must exist consistently and impact the individual's functioning.
Diagnostic Criteria for Specific Learning Disorders
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Difficulties in academic skills (reading, writing, or math) lasting at least 6 months, despite interventions.
- Reading: Inaccurate or slow word reading, effortful reading, guessing words, difficulty sounding out words. Inaccurate comprehension of text read, even if read accurately.
- Writing: Difficulties with spelling (omissions, additions, substitutions of letters/phonemes). Multiple grammatical/punctuation errors; poor paragraph organization; unclear expression of ideas in writing.
- Math: Poor number sense, inability to understand number relationships or magnitude; difficulties with arithmetic computation and calculation techniques; counting on fingers instead of using mental math where applicable. Trouble applying math facts or concepts.
- Affected academic skills significantly below expected levels for the individual's age.
- The learning difficulties typically begin during school-age but may not always be noted immediately due to varying demands on the individual's learning capacity.
- Not better explained by other conditions (intellectual disabilities, sensory impairments, or inadequate instruction).
Additional Information
- Dyslexia is an alternative term that can be used to indicate a pattern of difficulty with word recognition, decoding, and spelling.
- Dyscalculia is an alternative term referring to difficulties with numerical processing, arithmetic facts, and calculations.
- Severity of difficulties can be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe, affecting a student's need for varying supports and accommodations.
- Individuals with learning disabilities may need support in the school, workplace, or at home depending on the severity.
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This quiz covers the key characteristics and diagnostic criteria for Specific Learning Disorder. It focuses on the challenges faced in reading, writing, and math during the school years, which can persist into adulthood. Understand the diagnostic requirements based on academic skill difficulties.
