Lecture 07: Language Disorders
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to:
- Define language disorders and explain their main characteristics, including difficulties in receptive and expressive communication.
- Describe the different types of language disorders, including expressive, receptive, mixed receptive-expressive disorders, specific language impairment (SLI), and pragmatic language disorder.
- Identify the major causes and risk factors associated with language disorders, such as genetic, neurological, environmental, and hearing-related factors.
- Explain the clinical assessment and diagnostic procedures used by a Speech-Language Pathologist, including standardized tests, observation, case history, and hearing evaluation.
- Recognize the main treatment approaches for language disorders, including speech-language therapy, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and the role of family involvement in intervention.
