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A child who is diagnosed with a language disorder may lack age appropriate
receptive language and/or expressive language abilities. Receptive langauge
refers to a child's ability to comprehend spoken language. A child with a
receptive language delay may have difficulty comprehending auditory
information such as following auditory directions or comprehending stories.
Expressive language refers to a child's ability to use language to express
his/her thoughts orally. Weaknesses in expressive language may include a
delay in learning appropriate vocabulary (semantics), grammar (syntax)and
social use(pragmatics)for his/her age. Language disorders can be specific
to each child. For example, a child may have a delay in one or both areas
of langauge. Strong language skills are the foundation in a child's
development in learning to read and write. If you have any questions or
concerns about your child's language skills, contact the school's speech-
langauge pathologist. |
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