Chapter 35: Speech and Language Disorders
STUDENT ASSIGNMENT
Date: ________________________________ Name: Krupaba Chavada
MATCHING
Match the terms with the correct definitions.
a. Aphasia 1. D Difficulty speaking or writing
2. G_____ Difficulty understanding language
b. Apraxia of speech
3. E_____ Also known as expressive-receptive aphasia
c. Dysarthria
4. F_____ Difficulty speaking and understanding language
d. Expressive aphasia
5. B_____ Inability to correctly move the muscles used to
speak, even though the muscles themselves are intact
e. Expressive-receptive
aphasia 6. C_____ Difficulty speaking clearly, because of weakness
or paralysis in the muscles used for speech
[Link] aphasia
7. A_____ Partial or complete loss of speech and language
skills
g. Receptive aphasia
SHORT ANSWER
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
8. For communication to occur, a message must be sent, received, and interpreted. What
process is affected in each of these conditions?
a. Receptive aphasia
The process affected is the ability to receive and interpret language. The person may hear or see
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words but struggle to understand their meaning.
b. Expressive aphasia
The process affected is the ability to send a message. The person understands language but has
difficulty forming words or sentences to communicate their thoughts.
c. Expressive–receptive aphasia
Both the ability to receive and send messages are affected. The person struggles to understand
language and also has difficulty expressing themselves.
9. What emotional effects can a language or speech disorder have on a client?
a. Anxiety and depression due to communication barriers
b. Decreased confidence and self-esteem
c. Social isolation because of challenges in conversations
d. Difficulties in maintaining relationships and expressing emotions
10. How can you communicate effectively with a client with speech or language disorders?
a. Speak slowly and clearly
b. Use simple words and short sentences
c. Use gestures, pictures or communication boards
d. Give client enough time to respond
e. Be patient and encouraging and try not to interrupt them
f. Repeat or rephrase for better understanding
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