CHAPTER 12

TEACHING STUDENTS

WITH SPEECH AND

LANGUAGE

DISORDERS Teachback by Tatiana Olopai

BELLWORK: THINK.PAIR.SHARE!

Communication is very

important in our everyday

lives…

Think of some things you

wouldn’t be able to do if you

could not communicate

properly…

Think, Pair, & Share!

Students will be able to…

Explain the basics on Speech and Language disorders.

Understand the characteristics of Speech disorders.

Understand the characteristics of language disorders.

Describe effective inclusive practices for students with speech and

language disorders.

Describe classroom adaptations for students with speech and language

disorders

POPCORN! STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

(VOCAL) WARM UP ACTIVITY! SAY THEM AS FAST AS YOU

CAN!

o Around the Rugged Rock the Ragged Rascal Ran

Double bubble gum bubbles double

Eat fresh fried fish at the fish fry

Sixty-six sick chicks

Tie twine to the tree twigs

Which wily wizard wished wicked wishes for Willy

Shy Sarah saw six Swiss wristwatches

BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Speech and Language are

interrelated skills, tools that

we use to communicate and

learn.

Communication is the

interactive exchange of

information, ideas, feelings,

needs, and desires.

WHAT ARE SPEECH & LANGUAGE DISORDERS?

Speech Disorders include

impairments of:

The voice

Articulation

fluency

Impairments of comprehension

or use of language. (regardless

of the symbol system used)

May involve:

The form of language

The content of language

The function or use of language

Speech Disorders: Language Disorders:

CHARACTERISTICS OF SPEECH DISORDERS

Articulatory & Phonological disorders are the most common speech disorders. These affect 10% of preschool aged children.

Causes of problems in the phonological system: Organic – Having an identifying physical

cause Neurological and physical abilities.

Functional – no identifiable cause Opportunities to learn, lack of a speech model,

etc.

Common Articulatory problems: Distortion

Substitution

Omission

Addition

SPEECH DISORDERS: VOICE

Abnormal vocal quality, pitch,

loudness, resonance, or

duration given an individuals

age and sex.

2 basic types:

Phonation – vocal folds

Resonance – nasal passages

Voice Disorders:

SPEECH DISORDERS: FLUENCY

Refers to the pattern and rate

of a persons speech.

Stuttering is the most frequent

type of fluency disorder.

Fluency problems consist of:

Blocking, repeating, prolonging,

or avoiding sounds.

Fluency disorders

CHARACTERISTICS OF LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Four major types of language

deficits:

No verbal language

Quantitatively different

language

Delayed language development

Interrupted Language

development

Language disorders can have

serious effects on children

academically.

CHARACTERISTICS OF LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Problems in following verbal directions

Difficulty with preacademic skills

Phonics problems

Poor word-attack skills

Difficulties with structural analysis

Problems learning new material

Word substitutions

Inadequate language processing and production that affects reading

comprehension and academic achievement

Inability to understand abstract concepts

Difficulties connecting previously learned information to new material that must be learned independently

Widening gap in achievement when compared to peers

Elementary Level: Secondary Level:

ACTIVITY: CHUBBY BUNNY

Grab some Marshmallows.

Place one marshmallow in your mouth…

Say CHUBBY BUNNY!

Repeat until you cant speak anymore!

The person who can fit the most marshmallows in his or her mouth & still say CHUBBY BUNNY wins!

INCLUSIVE PRACTICES…

Challenges for Teachers

Acquiring English as a Second Language

Relationship between communication style and culture

Multicultural considerations in assessments

Service Delivery Options

Direct instruction (pull-out)

Classroom-based

Community-based

Consultation

Working collaboratively with the Speech-Language Pathologists

GROUP LEARNING TIME!

Get into Groups of two:

Count off….

Student with Language disorders oftentimes have trouble using their

words to explaining what they mean… Describe the following ideas to us

using words, drawings, or show us! Be ready to present

Group ONE : “Ideas for students with Speech Disorders” (pg. 391-3940)

Group TWO: “Ideas for Students with Language Disorders” (pg 394-398)

RECAP!

Do we now know…. The basics on Speech and Language

disorders?

The characteristics of Speech disorders?

The characteristics of language disorders?

Effective inclusive practices for students with speech and language disorders?

Classroom adaptations for students with speech and language disorders?

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