SED 300: Chapter 8- Speech or Language Impairments – Flashcards

The first services in the public schools for students with speech or language impairments were for youngsters who a. Stammered. b. Had articulation problems. c. Were language delayed. d. Were nonverbal.

What is the abbreviation of the prominent professional organization of specialists in speech or language impairments? a. ASDA b. CDHA c. ACHA d. ASHA

During the late 1950s and 1960s, SLPs did not provide services to students with significant language and cognitive problems because a. The general belief of the day was that they were not developmentally able to profit from therapy. b. Most of these children had unidentified disabilities. c. They were not attending public schools. d. Parents were required to pay for the services, which were expansive.

The process of exchanging knowledge, ideas, opinions, and feeling defines a. Communication b. Speech c. Language d. Symbols

Megan says something to Leila. Communication has occurred when a. Megan is able to state her message as she intended. b. Leila is able to hear the message as Megan stated it. c. Leila understands the message as Megan intended it to be understood. d. Megan knows that Leila understands the message as she intended it.

The comprehension and use of the signs and symbols which represent ideas and the rules that govern these signs and symbols is a. Communication. b. Speech. c. Language. d. Thoughts.

The vocal production of language refers to a. Communication. b. Speech. c. Language. d. Thoughts.

The __________ contributes to the communication process by providing the air and pressure necessary to produce speech sounds. a. Respiratory system b. Vibrating system c. Resonating system d. Speech mechanisms

An illegal hit with an elbow in football causes damage to Peyton's tongue, lips, and teeth. Peyton has damaged components of his a. Respiratory system. b. Vibrating system. c. Resonating system. d. Speech mechanisms.

The __________ contributes to the communication process as the air expelled from the lungs causes the vocal cords to produce sounds, and also controls changes in pitch. a. Respiratory system. b. Vibrating system. c. Resonating system. d. Speech mechanisms.

Saul has unintelligible speech that interferes with communication. Saul has a. Speech impairment. b. Language impairment. c. Problem with semantics. d. Pragmatics concern.

The perceived high or low quality of voice is the description of a. Loudness b. Pitch c. Depth d. Vibrato

Abnormal production of speech sounds is referred to as a(n) __________ problem a. Voice b. Loudness c. Articulation d. Depth

The rate and flow pattern of a person's speech describes a. Articulation b. Speech c. Voice d. Fluency

When Harper talks, people have to lean in closely to hear her because her voice is so soft. Harper has a problem with a. Pitch. b. Loudness. c. Articulation. d. Fluency.

Which of the following sounds is one of the first that young children are able to pronounce a. K b. P c. F d. S

Breda is three years old and is not able to pronounce the "j" sound, so she asks for "duice" instead of "juice." Breda's mother is concerned and wonders if she should contact an SLP for help. Breda's mother should know that a. Breda's speech is delayed, as with the "j" sound is typically developed by age 2. b. SLPs usually do not start working with children until they reach school age, around 5 years old. c. The "j" sound does not typically develop until 4 years of age or later, so Breda's speech is normal at this point. d. She can avoid the problem by having Breda ask for "the fruit stuff" rather than trying to say the word "juice."

A child who says "the ball is WED" instead of RED is an example of what articulation error? a. Substitution b. Distortion c. Omission d. Addition

A child who says "pay the piano" instead of "play the piano" is demonstrating an example of what articulation error? a. Substitution b. Distortion c. Omission d. Addition

Ella runs to her mother and says, "Mommy, I MISSDED you" rather than "MISSED" is displaying what type of articulation error? a. Substitution b. Distortion c. Omission d. Addition

Ping has trouble with the "l" sound, which does not exist in her native language. Which function of form does this represent? a. Content b. Phonology c. Morphology d. Syntax

Which of the following is an example of phonology? a. "clicking" sounds found in Swahili and Native American languages b. "ed" at the end of a verb refers to a past event c. A noun precedes a verb d. Stuttering

The intent and meaning of spoken or written statements defines a. Content b. Use c. Form d. Syntax

The application of language in various communications in the social context of the situation describes a. Content b. Use c. Form d. Syntax

__________ is defined as "what a speaker needs to know to communicate appropriately." a. Cognition b. Social competence c. Pragmatics d. Communicative competence

There is a strong correlation between communicative competence and a. Social competence. b. Articulation errors. c. Overachievement. d. Learning disabilities.

The majority of students with __________ have a concurrent language impairment that makes them vulnerable to academic learning problems a. Learning disabilities b. Behavior disorders c. Emotional disorders d. Hearing impairments

28. AJ's teacher notices that he has difficulty following multistep directions and understanding class lectures. AJ may be having trouble with a. Expressive language. b. Receptive language. c. Speech. d. Social competence.

29. Which of the following is NOT a typical pragmatic problem exhibited by children with language impairments? a. Overly courteous behavior to peers. b. Poor conflict resolution skills. c. Inability to understand ambiguity in messages. d. Inability to identify unique features of objects.

30. Nico is 26 months old and has just said his first words. Nico a. Is showing signs of a language delay. b. Has advanced language skills for his age. c. Is displaying normally-developing language skills. d. Should be speaking in 4- to 5-word sentences by this age.