CDIS 2250: Speech and Language Development and Acquisition Final Exam Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards to help review key concepts from the Speech and Language Development and Acquisition course.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Pragmatics

The study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning in communication.

Semantic Roles

The functions that elements of a sentence play in relation to the action or event described by the verb.

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication.

Metalinguistic Awareness

The ability to reflect on and understand the nature and functions of language.

Theory of Mind

The capacity to understand that others have thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives different from one's own.

Child-Directed Speech

A style of speech used by adults when talking to young children, characterized by a higher pitch and exaggerated intonation.

Pragmatic Awareness

The ability to understand and use language in social contexts.

Turn Taking

The practice of alternating turns in conversation, a vital aspect of effective communication.

Phonological Awareness

The ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language.

Cohesive Devices

Words or phrases that link sentences and ideas together to create clear and coherent discourse.

Production Theory

The theoretical frameworks surrounding the production of speech and language by individuals.

Back-channeling

Listener responses that show attention and understanding during a conversation, such as nodding or using phrases like 'uh-huh'.

Echolalia

The immediate or delayed repetition of phrases or sentences spoken by another person, often seen in individuals with ASD.

Holophrase

A single word used by an infant to express a complete idea or thought.

Grammaticality

The conformity of language use to the rules of grammar.

Inflectional Morphology

The aspect of morphology concerned with the modification of words to express different grammatical categories.

Derivational Morphology

The process of creating new words by adding prefixes or suffixes to base words.

Segmentation

The ability to break down spoken language into its component sounds or words.

Preferential Looking Paradigm

An experimental technique used to gauge infants' visual attention to different stimuli as a measure of language acquisition.

Pragmatic Awareness

Understanding the social uses of language and how context affects meaning.

Referential Communication

The ability to convey information about an object or event in a way that is understandable to the listener.

Cognitive Flexibility

The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.

Language Delay

A condition in which a child does not meet typical speech and language developmental milestones.

One-Word Stage

A stage in language development during which a child can express a complete idea using a single word.

Conversational Repair

The strategies used by speakers to fix a communication breakdown or misunderstanding.

SLI/DLD (Specific Language Impairment/Developmental Language Disorder)

A condition where a child has difficulties with language skills that are not attributable to other cognitive or physical conditions.

Modulations

Variations in pitch, loudness, or tone used in speech for emphasis or to convey meaning.

Challenges in Assessment

Difficulties faced by speech-language pathologists in accurately evaluating communication skills.

Cognitive-Communication Disorder

A condition where an individual has difficulty with communication due to cognitive processing issues.

Pragmatic-Semantic Disorder

A type of communication disorder that affects an individual's ability to use language in social contexts.

Neurodiversity

The concept that cognitive variations in humans, such as ASD, represent a natural human difference rather than a deficit.

Phonics

A method of reading instruction that emphasizes the relationship between letters and sounds.

Whole Language Approach

A reading instruction methodology that emphasizes meaning and strategy instruction over phonics.

Attention Getters

Techniques used to capture a listener's attention, such as pointing or using exclamations.

Syntactic Awareness

Understanding the structure of sentences and how word order affects meaning.

Concomitant Disorders

Additional disorders or conditions that occur alongside a primary disorder.

Production of Morphemes

The ability to correctly produce the smallest units of meaning in a language.

Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken or written language.

Semantic Awareness

Understanding the meanings of words and how they relate to one another.

Social Pragmatic Disorder

A communication disorder characterized by difficulties with social use of language.