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PSY2001/L01/01^ Thu Oct 17 10:05:00 BST 2024

Introduction

  • Lecture on language development

  • Importance of understanding both typical and atypical language development

Overview of Language Development

  • Contrast between typical and atypical language development

  • Focus beyond infancy years in language development

  • Importance of asking questions during the lecture

Components of Language

  • Importance of Language: Critical for human beings to communicate

  • Four Components of Language:

    • Phonology: Units of sound in language

    • Syntax: Structure of sentences and rules governing sentence formation

    • Semantics: Meaning of words and phrases

    • Pragmatics: Use of language in context, effective communication

Typical Language Development

  • Description of milestone achievements in language development during childhood

    • Infancy (0-12 months): Initial sounds, single words

    • Ages 1-3: Expanding vocabulary, rapid word acquisition

    • Ages 3-4: Simple sentences, beginning of grammar usage

    • Ages 4-5: More complex sentences, learning irregular verbs

Atypical Language Development

  • Definition of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): A permanent disability affecting language comprehension and use

  • Recognition and understanding of DLD and its implications

  • Impacts of DLD:

    • Affects social relationships and emotional well-being

    • Can lead to lower academic performance

  • Importance of early detection and support

Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)

  • Discussion on the relationship between speech, language, and communication

  • Importance of recognizing individual needs in speech and language therapy

  • Examples of children with varying challenges in speech and language

    • Some may have fluent speech but difficulties with meaning and understanding

Conclusion

  • Recap of learning outcomes for the lecture:

    • Understanding the nature and importance of language

    • Recognizing the components of language

    • Outlining typical vs atypical language development

    • Understanding DLD and its significant impacts on children

Reflection and Questions

  • Encouragement to reflect on learning and ask further questions about the content shared

  • Acknowledgement of the complexity of language development and varied individual experiences