Language Acquisition Disorders

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What is the most common type of language acquisition disorder?

  1. Specific Language Impairment (SLI)

  2. Aphasia

  3. Dyslexia

  4. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SLI is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the acquisition and use of language. It is characterized by difficulties in understanding and producing language, and it can range from mild to severe.

What are some of the symptoms of SLI?

  1. Delayed speech and language development

  2. Difficulty understanding and following instructions

  3. Problems with grammar and syntax

  4. Limited vocabulary

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

SLI can manifest in a variety of ways, including delayed speech and language development, difficulty understanding and following instructions, problems with grammar and syntax, and limited vocabulary.

What is the cause of SLI?

  1. Genetics

  2. Brain injury

  3. Environmental factors

  4. A combination of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The exact cause of SLI is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, brain injury, and environmental factors.

How is SLI diagnosed?

  1. Speech-language evaluation

  2. Psychological evaluation

  3. Medical evaluation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SLI is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation that includes a speech-language evaluation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation.

What are some of the treatments for SLI?

  1. Speech-language therapy

  2. Occupational therapy

  3. Physical therapy

  4. Medication

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Treatment for SLI typically includes a combination of speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and medication.

What is aphasia?

  1. A language disorder caused by brain damage

  2. A type of dementia

  3. A mental illness

  4. A physical disability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aphasia is a language disorder that is caused by damage to the brain, typically as a result of a stroke or head injury.

What are some of the symptoms of aphasia?

  1. Difficulty understanding speech

  2. Difficulty speaking

  3. Difficulty reading and writing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aphasia can affect all aspects of language, including understanding speech, speaking, reading, and writing.

What is the cause of aphasia?

  1. Stroke

  2. Head injury

  3. Brain tumor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aphasia can be caused by a variety of brain injuries, including stroke, head injury, and brain tumor.

How is aphasia diagnosed?

  1. Speech-language evaluation

  2. Neurological examination

  3. Imaging studies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aphasia is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation that includes a speech-language evaluation, neurological examination, and imaging studies.

What are some of the treatments for aphasia?

  1. Speech-language therapy

  2. Occupational therapy

  3. Physical therapy

  4. Medication

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Treatment for aphasia typically includes a combination of speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and medication.

What is dyslexia?

  1. A learning disorder that affects reading and writing

  2. A type of attention deficit disorder

  3. A mental illness

  4. A physical disability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading and writing. It is characterized by difficulty with decoding words, spelling, and reading comprehension.

What are some of the symptoms of dyslexia?

  1. Difficulty decoding words

  2. Difficulty spelling

  3. Difficulty with reading comprehension

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyslexia can manifest in a variety of ways, including difficulty decoding words, difficulty spelling, and difficulty with reading comprehension.

What is the cause of dyslexia?

  1. Genetics

  2. Brain injury

  3. Environmental factors

  4. A combination of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The exact cause of dyslexia is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, brain injury, and environmental factors.

How is dyslexia diagnosed?

  1. Educational evaluation

  2. Psychological evaluation

  3. Medical evaluation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyslexia is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation that includes an educational evaluation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation.

What are some of the treatments for dyslexia?

  1. Special education services

  2. Speech-language therapy

  3. Occupational therapy

  4. Medication

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Treatment for dyslexia typically includes a combination of special education services, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and medication.

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