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12: Communication: Speech and Language
Study Questions
- Give one example of an adult–child interaction at each of the three stages in developing intentional communication: 1) perlocutionary, 2) illocutionary, and 3) locutionary. Specifically, what would the adult do/say and what would the child do/say during each of these types of interactions?
- List three indications for a speech-language referral with a 3-year-old child.
- Name the components involved in a speech and language evaluation.
- What is the difference between speech, voice, and articulation?
- Briefly delineate the differences between voice, resonance, articulation, and fluency disorders. What are characteristics and causes of each disorder? What is the difference between an acquired and a congenital language disorder?
- Give an example of each of the following models of service delivery: preventive, remedial, and compensatory.
- Discuss the options for treating communication disorders. What are the pros and cons of each method?
- How might a child’s cultural and familial background influence speech and language development?
- What are the distinguishing characteristics between “normal” and “disordered” dysfluencies?
- In what way could a child with autism have an acquired language disorder? Conversely, in what way could a child with autism have a congenital language disorder?
- What kind of treatment approach or service delivery model might be beneficial for a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy who is unable to be understood when she vocalizes? Defend your position with two reasons for choosing the service delivery model.
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