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Direct linkMartin, Gary E.; Klusek, Jessica; Estigarribia, Bruno; Roberts, Joanne E. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2009
On average, language and communication characteristics of individuals with Down syndrome (the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability) follow a consistent profile. Despite considerable individual variability, receptive language is typically stronger than expressive language, with particular challenges in phonology and syntax. We…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Phonology, Syntax, Down Syndrome
Peer reviewedBrookshire, Robert H. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1987
The article compares normal language comprehension with that in aphasic patients in terms of both sentence and discourse comprehension. Implications for treatment of aphasic patients include emphasizing comprehension of main ideas, rather than details, and using materials with high imagery and personal relevance. (DB)
Descriptors: Aphasia, Listening Comprehension, Receptive Language, Therapy
Peer reviewedWallach, Geraldine P.; Butler, Katharine G. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1995
Current thinking about language, learning, and literacy are discussed, focusing on such themes as: literacy as a part of language learning, understanding text and written language modes, the "metas" in language and cognition, and maintaining a clinical focus in classroom contexts and beyond. Four researcher-clinicians offer observations about…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Acquisition, Language Impairments
Peer reviewedHodson, Barbara Williams – Topics in Language Disorders, 1994
The impact of a disordered phonological system (expressive or receptive) on language development is examined. Research results and guidelines are presented for identification of critical intelligibility and phonological awareness deficiencies and for intervention. Options for expediting intelligibility gains and research findings on enhancing…
Descriptors: Articulation Impairments, Communication Disorders, Expressive Language, Intervention
