Knowledge Check #1 Chapter 1

Which characteristic is most indicative of a developmental language disorder (DLD)?

Difficulty with speech sound production

Children with developmental language disorders (DLD) often have normal hearing and intelligence but still face significant challenges in language development.

True

Identify the aspect of language that is being primarily assessed when a child is asked to define a list of vocabulary words.

Semantics

When assessing a child for a potential developmental language disorder (DLD), which TWO of the following would be MOST relevant?

1. Evaluating the child’s ability to follow multi-step directions.

2. Observing the child’s social interactions with peers.

A child who can produce clear speech sounds but struggles with forming coherent sentences has a problem with speech, not language.

False

Which example demonstrates a reciprocity issue in language disorders impacting social interaction?

A child who has difficulty taking turns during conversation.

A child who frequently uses incorrect tense in sentences.

A child who struggles to follow complex instructions.

A child who cannot pronounce certain sounds.

Learning about singular versus plural nouns.

Morphology

Practicing the pronunciation of new words.

Phonology

Taking turns during play with blocks.

Pragmatics

Listening to a storybook.

Receptive Language

Telling a story about a pet at home.

Expressive Language