Speech, Language, and Learning Disorders Quiz

Which of the following best defines a speech disorder?

• Difficulty understanding spoken language

• Difficulty producing sounds clearly

• Trouble using language in social situations

• Inability to follow directions

Which of the following is an example of a fluency disorder?

• Stuttering

• Saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”

• Using short sentences

• Misunderstanding instructions

A child who cannot combine words to form a sentence is most likely experiencing:

• Receptive language disorder

• Articulation problem

• Expressive language difficulty

• Hearing impairment

What is the main difference between speech and language disorders?

• Speech disorders affect vocabulary; language disorders affect pronunciation

• Speech is about understanding; language is about talking

• Speech deals with sounds and fluency; language deals with meaning and usage

• There is no real difference

Which professional typically works with children who have speech or language disorders?

• Occupational therapist

• Special needs teacher

• Speech-language pathologist

• Pediatric nurse

Learning disabilities are caused by:

• Lack of motivation

• Visual or hearing impairment

• Differences in brain wiring

• Poor parenting

Which of the following is not a type of learning disability?

• Dyslexia

• Dysgraphia

• Autism

• Dyscalculia

A child who has difficulty understanding numbers and solving math problems might have:

• Dyslexia

• Dysgraphia

• Dyscalculia

• ADHD

Which learning disability affects reading and language-based processing skills?

• Dyspraxia

• Dyslexia

• Dysgraphia

• Executive dysfunction

Which of the following is most likely seen in someone with dysgraphia?

• Poor memory

• Illegible handwriting

• Fear of numbers

• Repetitive speech