Co-Occurring Issues Regarding Speech and Language
-Often display deficits in communication, including speech and language
-Nearly around 25% never acquire functional speech
-Ability to use verbal language to meet communication needs
-Typically develop their first words around 38 months compared to 8-14 months
-Many engage in 'echolalia', the immediate or delayed imitation (echoing) of language they have heard
-Deficits in both receptive and expressive language
-Receptive: comprehension of language
-Ex.: Have a hard time following directions
-Ex.: Sally had to have directions repeated at least three times before she processed what was being asked
-Expressive: spoken, body language, written, symbols, sign language, etc.
-Ex.: What they say may not be meaningful in context of the situation
-Some speak in a highpitched tone or robotic tone
-Abilities and deficits vary greatly from one individual to another
-Nearly around 25% never acquire functional speech
-Ability to use verbal language to meet communication needs
-Typically develop their first words around 38 months compared to 8-14 months
-Many engage in 'echolalia', the immediate or delayed imitation (echoing) of language they have heard
-Deficits in both receptive and expressive language
-Receptive: comprehension of language
-Ex.: Have a hard time following directions
-Ex.: Sally had to have directions repeated at least three times before she processed what was being asked
-Expressive: spoken, body language, written, symbols, sign language, etc.
-Ex.: What they say may not be meaningful in context of the situation
-Some speak in a highpitched tone or robotic tone
-Abilities and deficits vary greatly from one individual to another