Learning Disorders and Communication Disorders

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to communication and learning disorders discussed in the lecture notes.

Stuttering

A speech disorder characterized by sounds, syllables, or words prolongation or interruption of speech, often accompanied by anxiety.

Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder

A communication disorder where children experience difficulty in speaking fluently, often manifesting as stuttering.

Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder (SCD)

A developmental condition that impairs social communication skills, leading to difficulties in social settings and developing relationships.

Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)

A neurobiological disorder characterized by persistent difficulties in reading, writing, or math, despite appropriate intervention.

Dyslexia

A specific learning disorder in reading, primarily involving difficulties with phonetic decoding and fluency.

Dysgraphia

A specific learning disorder related to difficulty in writing, which can involve problems with spelling, handwriting, and cohesively expressing ideas.

Dyscalculia

A specific learning disorder in mathematics, characterized by problems with number sense, arithmetic facts, and math reasoning.

Executive Functioning

Cognitive processes that regulate, control, and manage other cognitive functions, including memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

Response to Intervention (RTI)

An educational approach that provides early, systematic assistance to children who are struggling in school.

Neurobiological

Related to the biological processes affecting the nervous system and brain functions, often used when discussing learning disorders and their origins.

Co-morbid Conditions

The presence of one or more disorders or conditions occurring simultaneously with a primary disorder, affecting treatment and outcomes.