using more advanced morphology (prefixes, suffixes).paraphrasing information and comprehension.understanding figurative language and ambiguities (words with multiple meanings, ambiguous sentence structures).improving understanding and depth of vocabulary.building and encouraging literacy skillsįor elementary school children (ages 5 to 10).increasing language flexibility in different contexts.increasing sentence types, length, and complexity.improving vocabulary and understanding of semantic relationships.enhancing phonological awareness through rhyming, blending, and segmenting spoken words.Modeling target behavior is one technique where the therapist models and reinforces aspects of speech that need to be targeted, such as sounds, vocabulary, and grammatical structure. Therapy methods can vary, depending on the therapist and the child’s needs. Instead, SLPs can equip children with strategies and techniques to help them manage their condition. However, it is important to remember that therapy will not offer a permanent “cure” for the disorder. Once a diagnosis is made, the SLP will conduct further analysis and observations before creating an individualized program. They may also find it difficult to participate in class discussions, answer questions, or do written work. At school, it can be challenging for children to connect with teachers and classmates. shy away from the conversation and avoid social situations or group interactionsīecause expressing thoughts, feelings, and ideas is a huge struggle for children with an expressive language disorder, this may further lead to problems with their self-esteem and confidence.lack intonation and modulation when talking.use short phrases or sentences or say the same words or phrases over and over.have no problems with understanding, but struggle with speaking, asking questions, or answering.often say fillers like “um,” “uh,” and “huh”.have less developed vocabulary than their peers.Children with an expressive language disorder may: Some signs and behaviors may not directly imply a language problem.

In many cases, signs of an expressive language disorder may not be obvious to parents and teachers. Pragmatics – Using appropriate language (including nonverbal communication) in social situations and daily interactions. Morphology – A specific type of grammar dealing with units of words called morphemes. Phonology – The ability to recognize and work with sounds in spoken language, e.g. In children, these symptoms can manifest in a variety of ways and affect the following language domains: This can impair academic achievement and make it more difficult to socialize in groups with peers.ĭepending on the age, linguistic development, and affected language domains, the signs of an expressive language disorder can vary among individuals. An individual with expressive language disorder exhibits normal comprehension skills but has difficulty with written and/or verbal expression. It is often developmental in nature but may also be caused by traumatic brain injury. Spoken or expressive language disorder is a lifelong condition and appears in early childhood. Speech language pathologists are the best professionals to thoroughly assess expressive language skills. If a child is misdiagnosed with this label, either the child has significant attentional difficulties or the child’s expressive language skills were not thoroughly assessed. There is no such thing as just a receptive language disorder. Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder – Difficulty with comprehension or understanding the words or complexity of what the individual understands compared to peers and has an expressive language disorder.Įxpressive Language Disorder – Receptively, the individual is age appropriate but there are significant issues expressing oneself compared to peers. These issues become more apparent when children, older than 4 years of age, have difficulties telling stories and making friends.Įxpressive Language Disorder are classified as two types: These expressive problems manifest in at least one of these areas: spoken vocabulary, complexity of what the child is saying (grammar), and social use of words (pragmatics). Unlike speech sound disorders, which involve difficulties in producing spoken sounds, language disorders refer to problems using spoken language compared to peers.

Comprehension- Listening & Reading Intervention.

Special Education Itinerant Teacher – SEIT.

Augmentative and Alternative Therapy (AAC).

Infant/Toddler/Childhood Feeding Therapy.Listening Difficulties (auditory and language processing).Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDD, Aspergers).Speech Therapy / Pronunciation Enunciation Articulation Therapy (all ages).Accent Reduction Modification Speech Therapy.Online Literacy Assessments Evaluations.Literacy Testing (Literacy Specialists).

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