Communicative Disorders - Presentation

Question 1

What 3 things are impacted by Communicative Disorders?

Answer 1

1.) Speech - difficulty pronouncing words clearly
2.) Language - challenges w sentences/grammar
3.) Comprehension - struggles processing verbal or written information

Question 2

What are a few examples of Communicative Disorders?

Answer 2

• Autism
• ADHD
• Down Syndrome
• Speech & Language Disorders
• Hearing Disorders/Deafness

Question 3

How many school-aged children experience speech/language disorders?

Answer 3

About 10% of children have a speech & language limitation upon registering for school

Question 4

When discussing types of communicative disorders, what are Language Disorders?

Answer 4

• limited vocabulary
• impaired sentence structure
• difficulty understanding complex language

Question 5

When discussing types of communicative disorders, what are Speech Sound Disorders?

Answer 5

• difficulty pronouncing sounds like “r” or “s”
• Lisps
• Substitution of one sound for another

Question 6

When discussing types of communicative disorders, what are Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorders?

Answer 6

• Frequent repetitions (eg; b-b-b-basketball)
• Sound prolongations (eg; sssssnake)
• Blocks where speech is interrupted (eg; stutter)

Question 7

When discussing types of communicative disorders, what are Pragmatic Disorders?

Answer 7

• difficulty understanding sarcasm
• difficulties taking turns in conversation
• difficulties adjusting speech based on social context

Question 8

When discussing types of communicative disorders, what are Unspecified Disorders?

Answer 8

• mix of symptoms from different categories
• symptoms don’t fit into one specific disorder

Question 9

What are the two categories that Communicative Disorders typically fall into?

Answer 9

1.) Developmental Causes - present from birth to early childhood
2.) Acquired Causes - resulting from injury, illness, or environmental factors

Question 10

What are the 4 key factors that account for the Developmental Causes of Communicative Disorders?

Answer 10

1.) Genetics - autism, Down syndrome, & apraxia
2.) Prenatal - maternal infections, substance abuse/exposure, & genetic abnormalities
3.) Perinatal - birth asphyxia & premature birth
4.) Structural - brain infections, severe jaundice, & early childhood neglect

Question 11

What are the 4 key factors that account for the Aquired Causes of Communicative Disorders?

Answer 11

1.) Neurological Causes - stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), & Parkinson’s disease
2.) Hearing Impairments - noise induced loss
3.) Structural Issues - vocal cord damage
4.) Psychosocial Factors - trauma, anxiety, & social deprivation

Question 12

What % of American Population have a communicative disorder?

Answer 12

5-10%

Question 13

How many Canadians have a significant communicative disorder

Answer 13

Over 440,000

Question 14

What are 5 Cognitive Features of someone with a Communicative Disorder?

Answer 14

1.) Attention - easily distracted, interupts, & unilateral neglect
2.) Visual Processing - difficulty interpreting facial expressions, reading signs, & navigation
3.) Memory - trouble recalling information, following instructions, & forgetful
4.) Executive Functioning - lack of awareness, unmotivated, & behaviour control struggles
5.) Difficulty Communicating

Question 15

What are 3 Emotional features of someone with a Communicative Disorder?

Answer 15

• Frustration & anxiety
• Social withdrawal
• Impact on self-esteem

Question 16

What are 3 Social features/implications of someone with a Communicative Disorder?

Answer 16

1.) Social Isolation - communication barriers make it challenging to engage in social interactions leading to loneliness & exclusion
2.) Strained Relationships - frustrations that lead to conflicts & weakened connections w others
3.) Stigmatization - unfairly judged which effects mental health & self-esteem

Question 17

What are 3 main barriers faced by those with a communicative disorder?

Answer 17

1.) Social & Psychological Barriers
2.) Communication & Accessibility
3.) Institutional & Structural Barriers

Question 18

When discussing barriers faced by those with a communicative disorder, what are some Social & Psychological Barriers?

Answer 18

• fear of judgement & low self-esteem
• difficulty making social connections & lack of role models in sport
• stereotypes & stigmas
• mental health challenges
• lack of motivation & fear of failure

Question 19

When discussing barriers faced by those with a communicative disorder, what are some Communication & Accessibility Barriers?

Answer 19

• troubles understanding instruction
• lack of assistive devices & inadequate support
• inconsistent communication for staff & peers

Question 20

When discussing barriers faced by those with a communicative disorder, what are some Institutional & Structural Barriers?

Answer 20

• lack of appropriate adaptations
• financial constraints
• lack of diversity in leadership roles

Question 21

What are some Social & Physiological Management Strategies for communicative disorders?

Answer 21

• encourage growth
• normalize differences
• mentorship & buddy systems
• promote inclusive cultures

Question 22

What are some Communicative & Accessibility Management Strategies for communicative disorders?

Answer 22

• break instructions into simple & clear steps
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication
• multiformat instructions - verbal, written, visual

Question 23

What are some Institutional & Structural Management Strategies for communicative disorders?

Answer 23

• financial assistance programs
• diversity & inclusion training
• flexible rules for drills

Question 24

What is Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) used for?

Answer 24

• enhance or substitute speech
• promote language development & clarity
• allows non-verbal people to express themselves in other ways
• lowers frustration while enhancing QOL

Question 25

What are some No/Low Tech Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) examples?

Answer 25

- gestures & facial expressions - sign language - drawing or using photos - spelling words by pointing to letters

Question 27

What are some High Tech Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) examples?

Answer 27

- picture exchange communication system (PECS) - Speech-generating devices - Text to speech apps

Question 28

What are 5 Goals of the Speech Therapy Interventions?

Answer 28

1.) overall language development 2.) develop language production, processing, & expressing themselves 3.) Improve everyday communication 4.) build on social skills 5.) learn new vocabulary

Question 29

What are the goals of using equipment/aids for communicative disorders intervention?

Answer 29

1.) provides optimal support & access to AAC 2.) helping individuals by aiding through other communication modes - promotes understanding & processing of language

Question 30

Using the STEP Framework, how could you adapt the Space for individuals with communicative disorders?

Answer 30

- reduce size of environment - reduce background noise for improved focus - arrange seating in semicircle to allow eye contact & lip/expression reading

Question 31

Using the STEP Framework, how could you adapt the Task for individuals with communicative disorders?

Answer 31

- breakdown complex instructions - use non-verbal cues such as gestures - allow extra time for comprehension & response

Question 32

Using the STEP Framework, how could you adapt the Equipment for individuals with communicative disorders?

Answer 32

- use visual aids - incorporate technology - use visual timers, indicators, & vibrating wristbands to signal

Question 33

Using the STEP Framework, how could you adapt the People for individuals with communicative disorders?

Answer 33

- train instructors & teammates in communication strategies - pairs individuals with communicating partners - create smaller groups for better communication