FRHD 2110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: American Sign Language, American Speech, Communication Disorder

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2110
• Professor: Robyn Pitman

Document Summary

Frhd*2110: chapter 9 learners with communication disorders. Children with language disorders always have speech difficulties as well. Individuals with communication disorders always have emotional/behavioral disorders or an intellectual disability. Disorders of phonology/articulation are never serious and always easy to correct. Not much overlap between language and learning disabilities. Children who learn few language skills before entering kindergarten can easily pick up all the skills they need, if they have good peer models in typical classrooms. It is possible for a child to have good speech yet not make any sense when they talk, most children whom have language disorders also have speech disorders as well. Some children with communication disorders are normal in cognitive, social and emotional development. Disorders of phonology can make speech unintelligible/difficult to understand, sometimes very difficult to correct, especially when an individual has cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Problems with verbal skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) are central features of learning disabilities.