CSD 6400 Final Review

This set of flashcards focuses on key vocabulary and concepts related to speech pathology, specifically in the context of early language development.

MLU

Mean Length of Utterance, a measurement used to analyze the language development of preschoolers.

Semantic knowledge

Understanding the meanings of words and the relationships between them.

Assimilation

The process of integrating new information into existing cognitive structures.

Accommodation

The process of altering existing cognitive structures to incorporate new information.

Overextensions

Using a word in a broader context than its intended meaning, often seen in early language development.

Underextensions

Using a word in a restricted way, applying it to fewer objects than it should.

Syntactic knowledge

Understanding the rules that govern sentence structure.

Pragmatic knowledge

Understanding the social aspects of language use, including context and cultural nuances.

Morphemic knowledge

Understanding the structure of words and how they can be broken down into smaller units.

Phonemic development

The progression of a child's ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken words.

Language stimulation

Strategies and activities that encourage language development in children.

Play in language development

Play is crucial for language development as it provides opportunities for social interaction and language use.

Phonological language development

The development of the system of sounds in language which includes skills like rhyming and sound segmentation.

Linguistic diversity

Incorporating multiple languages and dialects within a classroom setting to enhance language skills.

Pragmatic language development goals

Goals that focus on improving a child's ability to communicate effectively in social contexts.

Key interaction patterns during talk

The typical ways in which speakers and listeners engage with each other during conversations.