Communication and Language Development

Language is defined as...

• The manipulation of vocal cords to produce sounds.

• A system that enables individuals to express ideas and communicate to others who use the same code.

• The exclusive use of words to convey ideas and emotions.

• A set of unchanging rules governing communication.

Speech is defined as the (a)   of language, the ​ (b)   to communicate ​ (c)   ; speech depends on ​ (d)   ; the ability to produce sounds ​ (e)   and correctly.

(Allen et al., 2020)

• sounds
• ability
• verbally
• articulations
• distinctly

Communication is defined as the ​ (a)   of thoughts and ​ (b)   , feelings and ​ (c)   likes and ​ (d)   .

(Allen et al., 2020)

• exchange
• ideas
• emotions
• dislikes

Communication includes more than just expressive language, it also includes

• Gestures and body language.

• Music, dance, painting, sculpting, theatre.

• Printed word-letters, magazines, texts, memes.

• Transmitting information through telepathic means.

A speech impairment is...

• Limited vocabulary and grammar skills.

• characterized by difficulty in the articulation of words.

• Inability to comprehend text.

• Difficulty in understanding spoken language.

Articulation refers to...

• The sounds, syllables, and phonology produced by the individual.

• The speed at which one speaks.

• The volume and pitch of one's voice.

• The ability to comprehend complex thoughts.spesepasdsdf

Voice refers to...

• the ability to speak loudly and effectively

• the speed and intensity at which one speaks.

• emotional tone conveyed in speech.

• the characteristics of sounds produced-pitch, quality and intensity of sound.

What does the term "fluency" refer to?

• The complexity of vocabulary used.

• the characteristics of rhythm, rate and emphasis of sound produced.

• The clarity of pronounciation.

• The speed and intensity at which one speaks.

A language impairment is an impairment in (a)   and ​ (b)   thoughts and ideas. It involves the ​ (c)   of ​ (d)   information.

(Allen et al., 2020)

• understanding
• sharing
• processing
• linguistic

Language impairment might include the form of language, including ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   and morphology. It can also include ​ (c)   and ​ (d)  

(Allen et al., 2020)

• grammar
• syntax
• semantics
• pragmatics.
• sharing