Language Disorders Chapter 1

Study guide for Chapter 1 of Introduction to Language Disorders 

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What is the "Normative" Perspective on DLDs?
The characterization of an impairment based on the average of deviations in levels of ability across a group of similar people.
What is the "Naturalist" Perspective on DLDs?
The measuring of the impact of a language impairment on a person's ability to function in everyday society, taking into account societal values and expectations of individual behaviour.
Give examples of a normative criterion used in DLD diagnoses.
Chronological age expectations, overall level of cognitive ability
Give examples of naturalist criterion used in DLD diagnoses
Assessing difficulties in societal relationships, academic achievement, employment
Why are both considered necessary for diagnosis?
Naturalist perspectives can show a broad range of language behaviours across different modalities but it does not show what level intervention is needed at or decide what constitutes a language impairment. Normative perspectives take contextual, societal and individual pragmatic factors into account.
What is "language"?
A shared set of rules on expression shared across a group of people.
"What is speech?"
The spoken form of language.
What is "communication"?
Transferring information from a giver to a recipient.
What are the domains of language?
Form - Morphology, Syntax and PhonologyContent - Semantics Use - Pragmatics
What are some common errors in form?
Grammatical errors in tense, poor phonological awareness, errors in complex grammar, omitting past tense -ed.
What are some common errors in content?
Delayed acquisition of first words and phrases, restricted vocabulary, mislabeling.
What are some common errors in use?
Difficulties in conveying narratives, inappropriate timing, poor topic maintenance.