Language Learning Evaluation:
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What is Speech? |
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Since learning disabilities are language based it is critical to have a comprehensive assessment of a child's speech and language skills as those skills relate to academic performance. Many children are not diagnosed with a learning disability until after 2nd grade. There are a variety of legitimate reasons for this, for instance, test are not sensitive to identify younger children, Even though this is true, there are may warning signs that present themselves when a child is very young and these can be identified through a comprehensive speech and language evaluation that looks at more than receptive and expressive language.
A Language Literacy evaluation takes an in depth look at the various language skills needed to promote academic success. Language is much more than simply understanding and expressing speech. Many children diagnosed later as having a learning disability actually exhibited signs of a speech and language impairment even before he or she entered school. This comprehensive evaluation will not only aid in identifying a child's strengths and weaknesses but it can guide teachers and related professionals in designing an effective treatment plan. |
Speech is the verbal means of communicating. It involves three different areas: Articulation (speech intelligibility), Voice, and Fluency
What is Language?Receptive Language
Receptive language refers to the comprehension of oral and written language. It is also a measure of one’s listening and auditory comprehension skills. Expressive Language Expressive Language describes the child’s ability to formulate and verbalize an oral message. The adequacy of the message can be evaluated based on its grammatical accuracy, the validity of content, and the appropriateness to the linguistic and situational environment. Pragmatic Language Pragmatic language skills are the rules for social language. The three major communication skills that make up pragmatic language are using language for different purposes, changing language according to the needs of the listener or situation, and following rules for conversation and storytelling. |
What is communication?
According to the ASHA a communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. It may be evident in the process of hearing, language, and/or speech. It may range in severity from mild to profound. It may be developmental or acquired. Individuals may demonstrate one or any combination of communication disorders. It may result in a primary disability or it may be secondary to other disabilities.
