Language Disorders?

Question

I'm in college, and I was assigned to ask teachers and non educators to...
- describe what you think of when they hear the term language disorder.
- describe the kinds of problems that a child with a language disorder would face
- what do you think should be done to help such a child
If you are an educator please offer help if you would and let me know how long you have been in the field and what you teach :) Thanks! Non educators, feel free to also offer answers, just let me know that you are a non educator! Thanks!

Answer 1

- A language disorder to me would be some sort of talking problem such as a lisp or another problem like that.
- A child with a language disorder would probably face having other children correcting them constantly or ridiculing them for the way they speak.
- I think they should be given a tutor to help them with speach so they can slowly correct whatever the problem may be.

Answer 2

I think of anomic aphasia or some other type of thing where the person is not able to communicate effectively. Whether they mix up words or unable to think of them or talk in circles... these things all make me think of a language disorder. To consider something less severe there is always stuttering, etc. but that makes me think more of a speech disorder rather than language.
I am a teacher; have been for 10 years. I have a masters degree in foreign language education.
The problems that a child would face is stammering due to an inability to recall the needed vocabulary coupled with frustration. I do not believe that disorders of this degree can be helped in a school or with a speech pathologist; this should be treated by a private physician. Teachers should be made aware and can help the kids with their frustration levels by being understanding, not making them do oral presentations to the class and by not putting them on the spot to answer questions. From what I understand these types of disorders are rare and most often are from some type of brain injury but there may be some hereditary traits.

Answer 3

A language disorder pertains to their expressive and or receptive language; their vocabulary or lack thereof. Stuttering, mispronounciation, etc. are speech impairments; they pertain to the child's articulation. The problem children with language delays face include: inability to effectively communicate their wants and needs, inability to understand what others are saying, they need short simple sentences so they can understand. Social interactions are impacted by language delays, as are behaviors, too. Not all children will have every issue (behavior , social, cognitive), but may have one are that is negatively impacted OR all areas. There are many other factors, too, such as their cognitive ability. Children with higher cognitive ability may compensate better for a language delay than a child with a lower IQ (ex: they may develop more elaborate gestures to convey their ideas). To help a child with language delays/disorders, you can use visual strategies to help them acquire words. I use a computer program to create a picture schedule so the kids know what activity to expect next, social stories to help shape behavior, flow charts to help them understand what steps come next in an activity, and sentence strips to help them formulate language ideas. I teach Pre K Varying exceptionalities in a public school. This is my 10th year. I have used these visual strategies, and they are like magic! The kids really make good progress.

Answer 4

Language disorders are often linked with other mental disorders. It depends, is this someone who can't think of certain words? Or reverses spelling? Or is this, for instance, someone who can't write an essay because they can't create a logical order for a series of facts?
Children with 'language disorders' get made fun of. So do adults about half the time. Sometimes it’s a job for a speech therapist. Sometimes it's a sign of a more serious mental disorder. In my experience, often a more serious mental order is given a bandaid by declaring a 'learning/ speech/ writing disorder' and a kid spends weeks taking untimed tests when they should be talking to a psychologist if not a psychiatrist.
What can/ should be done depends on where and who, and what resources are available. If it's as simple as a stutter- speech therapy is usually available. I deal with problems in writing, and sometimes you need to spend hours of extra time a week just working someone through it. The ability to communicate is linked to IQ so you may be going in circles with your research in terms of cause and effect.

Answer 5

I would associate that term with "speech" issues. Most schools have a speech specialist who help students with their speech process. A child with speech issues would not be able to pronounce some words correctly and more than likely that would cause a self-esteem issues and possibly comprehension problems as well. Any teacher that suspects a speech problem should recommend the student for testing. Also, parents have the right to ask the school to test their child. If the child qualifies for speech therapy they will receive special aid in that area and would fall under the umbrella of Special Education. This in turn could present a modification of assignments and the meeting of special criteria set forth in an ARD meeting with this child's parents, counselor, teachers etc.

I have a degree in Elem. Ed. in Texas and taught 2 years in 4th grade as well as multiple years of substitute teaching and the parent of 3.

Answer 6

Language disorder is a broad term. It could be ESL if student
is from another country. It could be Dyslexia where a person
flips words around. Or it could be a limited vocabulary, poor
comprehension skills, or a combination of more than one thing.
Then again it could be a speech problem. I have worked in the
school system as a Paraprofessional for 14 years.

Answer 7

yes i hate you , i hate people like you, you are runing our race and i'm not the only one that thinks like this, so build a bridge and get over it!