SPU 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Speech Disorder, Language Processing In The Brain, Language Disorder
25 Oct 2016
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Communication: a process of sharing information, involves communication functions. Language: code or system of symbols used to communicate meaning. Receptive language: understanding of someone else"s meaning. Speech: formation and sequencing of oral language sounds during communication. Augmentative or alternative communication (aac): alternative forms of. Communication disorder: impairs the ability to use speech or language to communicate. Speech disorders: impairment in production and use of oral language communication that do not use oral sounds of speech. Language disorders: problems in comprehending and using language for communication. Morphology : rules governing interval organization of words ( preview ) Syntax: organizing sentences that are meaningful (order of words) Semantics: attaching meanings and concepts to words. Extremely varied, difficult to identify, often occur with other disabilities. Speech disorders (5% of school age kids) Language disorders (1% of school age kids) Speech-language therapy is one of the most frequently provided services. Phonological disorders- impaired ability to produce sounds in own language.
