2. Communication Disorders By: Sharon Jimenez

3. Intro to Communication Disorders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR09Wc CPflw

4. What is a Communication Disorder A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, and process, verbal and nonverbal language. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech. A communication disorder may range in severity from mild to profound. (American Speech-Language Association)

5. Communication Disorders Has two major categories: Language disorder- inability to communicate and express an individuals wants and needs. Speech disorder- inability of producing sounds for communication

6. Language Disorders Trouble with receptive and/or expressive language –Making words out of sounds –Attaching meaning to words –combine words from basic grammar –Simple conversation –Telling stories

7. Speech Disorder Difficulty producing, remembering, and/or organizing speech sounds. –Repeating sounds or phrases –Head jerking and eye blinking –Leaving out consonants in words –Leaving out sounds in words

8. Prevalence 24.1% ( 1,460,583) of children in public schools receiving special education services, have communication disorders. voice disorders (3%), stuttering (1%) 28% and 60% of children with a speech and language deficit have a family member who also has a comm. Disorder.

9. Causes of Communication Disorders It is unknown the actual cause of communication disorders. Comm. Disorder it can be developmental or acquired An accident or injury to the brain –Before, during, or after birth

10. Causes of Communication Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Neurological Disorders- Cerebral Palsy, Strokes, and Parkinson's disease. Down Syndrome Hearing Loss

11. Characteristics A person with a Comm. Disorder may have trouble following directions. Can not always understand their speech, and they speak at a slower pace. (ex: see for ski) Difficulty in sound, word, and sentence formation. Stuttering (dysfluency)

12. Development of individuals Children with Comm. Disorder struggle with reading and understanding expressive language. Misunderstand social cues. Avoid school Individuals who stutter Trouble socializing for fear of being ridiculed. Individuals with more sever disabilities may have a more difficult time grasping the skills to communicate.

13. Assessment of Communication Disorders Speech and language pathologist also known as speech therapist diagnose and treat the communication disorder. Developmental pediatricians and pediatric neurologists may also diagnose a Comm. Disorder and refer the child to a speech therapist.

14. Assessment of Communication Disorder Some assessments that can be performed are: the Verbal Motor Production Assessment for Children (VMPAC)- ages 3-12. oral examination, and an analysis of a sample of your speech. comprehensive language assessments; receptive and expressive vocabulary tests

15. Therapies and Considerations It is important for Speech therapist, Teachers, and Parents to communicate. Some things teachers and therapist can focus on: –Vocabulary test –Reading activities –Pronounciation –Letter sounds Individuals with more sever disabilities can benefit from The use of PECS and Augmentative devices. Use of technology in the classroom EX: computers

16. Transition to adulthood Individuals with Comm. Disorders may need speech therapy for many years. Mild Comm. Disorder Adolescence can participate and lead normal lives. Adults can also lead normal lives, they can marry, have children, go to college, obtain a job.

17. Transition to Adulthood Severe Comm. Disorder Individuals with sever disabilities tend to need more assistance. Communication Devices, Pecs, sign language. Learning how to use these systems may take some time. Depending on the severity of the disability, marriage, college, children do not seem impossible.

18. Hopes for the future http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWA D7g6vjOkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWA D7g6vjOk

19. Useful Websites American Speech-Language Hearing Association http://www.asha.org National Institure on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) http://www.nidcd.nih.gov Family Village- global community of disability related resources www.familyvillage.wisc.edu

20. References Kuder, S. J., (2003). Teaching students with language and communication disabilities. Boston MA: Allyn and Bacon Lue, M.S., (2001). A survey of communication disorders for the classroom teacher. Needham Heights MA: Allyn and Bacon Speech and language impairments retrieved from http://www.nichcy.org/Disabilities/Specific/Pages/speech-language.aspx http://www.nichcy.org/Disabilities/Specific/Pages/speech-language.aspx Speech and language assessments and treatments retrieved from http://www.speech- language-therapy.com/adolescents.htmhttp://www.speech- language-therapy.com/adolescents.htm Communication and speech disorders retrieved from http://www.asha.org/NR/rdonlyres/EF508C60-2C72-4238-9439- 88BD7ACF16AC/0/25252_1.pdf http://www.asha.org/NR/rdonlyres/EF508C60-2C72-4238-9439- 88BD7ACF16AC/0/25252_1.pdf

21. References Communication Disorders retrieved from http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=594&cn=37 Communication Disorder Inclusion (Video) retrieved from http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=communication+disorders&hl=en&emb=0&a q=f# http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=communication+disorders&hl=en&emb=0&a q=f# Fish (Video) retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWpXawFFZn0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWpXawFFZn0 Speech apraxia (Video) retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNB0ihI2srQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNB0ihI2srQ Help me to speak [stuttering/stammering documentary] (Video) retrieved from http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=- 485913265308369771&ei=X6fUSqHbB4SSrALbhZTUCg&q=stuttering&hl=en#

22. Assessment Fill out the chart with 3 different disabilities or syndromes and/or natural causing injuries that were not mentioned where communication disorders may play a part and one technique to help the individual communicate.