Understanding Communication and Developmental Disorders

What is Cerebral Palsy?

• A type of muscular dystrophy

• A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone

• A form of arthritis

• A viral infection

Which of the following is a common type of Cerebral Palsy?

• Spastic

• Osteogenic

• Myopathic

• Neurogenic

Explain the "wait and see" approach often used by pediatricians.

• It involves immediate intervention.

• It is a strategy where treatment is delayed to observe if symptoms improve naturally.

• It requires constant monitoring

• It involves ignoring the symptoms completely.

Define speech

• The written form of language

• The verbal expression of thoughts and feelings

• The use of gestures to communicate

• The production of sounds with no meaning

What does AAC stand for in communication?

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

• Auditory and Acoustic Communication

• Automated and Artificial Communication

• Advanced and Adaptive Communication

Describe the purpose of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

• To replace all forms of verbal communication

• To support or replace speech for individuals with communication impairments

• To enhance written communication only

• To improve hearing abilities

What is a primary goal of speech and or language therapy?

• To improve mathematical skills

• To enhance communication abilities

• To develop musical talents

• To increase physical strength

What parts must a smart goal have?

• A vague description of desired outcomes

• Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound elements

• Only long-term objectives

• General ideas without a timeline

Identify a key difference between speech and language.

• Speech is non-verbal, while language is verbal.

• Speech is the production of sounds, while language is the shared code that has rules and uses arbitrary symbols

• Speech is written, while language is spoken.

• Speech is a form of sign language, while language is not.

What is communication in the context of speech and language?

• The ability to hear sounds

• The process of exchanging thoughts needs, wants and ideas

• The act of reading silently

• The use of technology to send messages