Language Processing Disorders By Geoffrey Shepherd Cognitive Psychology Language Processing Disorders

Definition of Language Processing Disorder (LPD) A Learning Disability (LD) in which children with processing problems typically have trouble understanding conversation, remembering directions, hearing words correctly and expressing themselves verbally. Various types of LPDs Basha Ontiveros M.S., CCC-SLP, Does My Child have Language Processing Disorder?

Auditory & Language Processing Disorders Three types of deficits or levels that speech processes through when it’s heard Reception Discrimination Organization Characteristics- incomplete statements, not understanding statements, frustration, delayed response time, daydreaming

Central Auditory Processing Disorder This occurs when information that is heard is processed differently, therefore impairs one’s ability to comprehend the information. Stems from the central auditory nervous system Other contributing factors: selective attention, speech and the amount of background noise, frequency resolution, and temporal resolution.

Visual Processing & Dyslexia children with dyslexia seem to have some highly specific visual deficits in processing moving stimuli children with dyslexia have a significantly lower reaction time than those without dyslexia

Receptive Language Disorder The ability to comprehend what is said, or to correctly receive information Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with receptive and/or expressive language Receiving Early Intervention is critical!!!

Expressive Language Disorder The ability to communicate verbally and physically Trouble pronouncing words and physically expressing words

Expressive vs. Receptive Language Many children with Expressive and Receptive Language disorders also have Specific Reading Difficulty (SRD) Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and ADHD that do have a language disorder are more likely to have receptive language challenges than expressive

Dysgraphia Written-language learning disability Trouble with handwriting and fine motor skills such as letter formation cognitive components involved: integration of linguistic, psychomotor, biomechanical, maturational, developmental and learning processes

Aphasia A language disorder that often occurs after some type of brain injury Aphasia Diagnostic Profiles (ADP) an assessment to measure language functioning skills

Summary Different types of specific Language Processing Disorders Stems from the central auditory nervous system Assessments & Early Intervention is important to receive appropriate accommodations when learning