DLD- developmental language disorder

Speech sound disorder

Phonology Morphology Syntax

Language disorder

Semantics Phonology, morphology, syntax

Social communication (pragmatic) disorder

Pragmatics

Communication chain

Input Processing Outputs

Children with language disorders errors:

Sounds of language Substitution Omission Distortion Addition Grammar- past tense - form sentences - conjunctions Semantics Semantic difficulties- reduced vocab and word understanding (very literal) Pragmatics- use and interpretation of NVC Pragmatic difficulties- not code switching appropriately Reception and expression of lang Attention Concentration Organisation Listening Memory

SLCN

Speech language and communication needs

• refers to all children who have difficulty with any aspect of communication

Diagnosing SLI debate

Few clear diagnostic criterias Wide range d descriptive labels used No common features Can rise from outside pressures- educational funding May not be specific to language

Catalyse 2016 study

Phase 1- identify language impairments in children Phase 2- terminology

Delphi study

Aim to achieve consensus among professionals considered experts Statements are rated for relevance and validity Cycles continue until consensus is obtained

DLD ISA NOT ASSOCIATED WITH

Autism Brain injury Genetic conditions- Down syndrome Hearing loss

Dld areas of impairment

Syntax Morphology Semantics Word finding Pragmatics Discourse Verbal learning/memory

Dld characteristics

Poor at learning new vocab Poor use of inference - semantic bootstrapping Auditory memory, phonological perception and word retrieval issues Comprehension deficits Morphology dev is late Grammatical markers are late- auxiliaries, question forms

Co occurring conditions to dld

Impairment: Cognitive/ motor/ behavioural ADHD Behavioural/ emotional disorders

Prevalence

5-7%

Cause of dld

Unknown

Assessments used for dld

Informal observations Spontaneous speech sample TROG - receptive grammar CELF semantics and vocab CLEAR/DEAP articulation and phonology RAPT - grammar and semantics ACE - comprehension RENFREW - word finding Bus strory

Intervention for dld

Minimal pair therapy Colour semantics Sentence structure Black sheep press

Speech sound disorder

Phonology Morphology Syntax

Language disorder

Semantics Phonology, morphology, syntax

Social communication (pragmatic) disorder

Pragmatics

Communication chain

Input Processing Outputs

Children with language disorders errors:

Sounds of language Substitution Omission Distortion Addition Grammar- past tense - form sentences - conjunctions Semantics Semantic difficulties- reduced vocab and word understanding (very literal) Pragmatics- use and interpretation of NVC Pragmatic difficulties- not code switching appropriately Reception and expression of lang Attention Concentration Organisation Listening Memory

SLCN

Speech language and communication needs

• refers to all children who have difficulty with any aspect of communication

Diagnosing SLI debate

Few clear diagnostic criterias Wide range d descriptive labels used No common features Can rise from outside pressures- educational funding May not be specific to language

Catalyse 2016 study

Phase 1- identify language impairments in children Phase 2- terminology

Delphi study

Aim to achieve consensus among professionals considered experts Statements are rated for relevance and validity Cycles continue until consensus is obtained

DLD ISA NOT ASSOCIATED WITH

Autism Brain injury Genetic conditions- Down syndrome Hearing loss

Dld areas of impairment

Syntax Morphology Semantics Word finding Pragmatics Discourse Verbal learning/memory

Dld characteristics

Poor at learning new vocab Poor use of inference - semantic bootstrapping Auditory memory, phonological perception and word retrieval issues Comprehension deficits Morphology dev is late Grammatical markers are late- auxiliaries, question forms

Co occurring conditions to dld

Impairment: Cognitive/ motor/ behavioural ADHD Behavioural/ emotional disorders

Prevalence

5-7%

Cause of dld

Unknown

Assessments used for dld

Informal observations Spontaneous speech sample TROG - receptive grammar CELF semantics and vocab CLEAR/DEAP articulation and phonology RAPT - grammar and semantics ACE - comprehension RENFREW - word finding Bus strory

Intervention for dld

Minimal pair therapy Colour semantics Sentence structure Black sheep press