There are many aspects of Speech and
Language. These are the areas that we address in therapy.
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Articulation/Phonology This is
how we produce our speech sounds. Speech
sound errors are broken into "motor-based"
(articulation) and "rule-based" (phonological)
errors. Does a child say "wabbit" for "rabbit",
or "tat" for "cat"?
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Syntax/Morphology
This is how we put words and sentences together.
Examples of errors may include errors such as
verb tense (mouses.mice) or not being able to
formulate a complete sentence or question (What
he say?)
- Semantics
This is the basic understanding and use of
vocabulary. Can the child create categories? Can
they define, describe and contrast words?
- Fluency/Voice
Fluency disorders are another way we describe
stuttering or cluttering. A child may have
initial sound, part word or whole word
repetitions to name a few of the stuttering
behaviors. Voice involves characteristics
such as one's quality or resonance.
- Pragmatics
Pragmatic skills involve an individual's ability
to use language as a communicative tool, or
social language skills. Can they take turns
appropriately, do they demonstrate eye contact
or topic maintenance? These are just a few of
the aspects of pragmatics we address.
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