#expressive language

[selectivechaos]

selective mutism: inhibition, DSI, speech and language

🌹🌹 i remember when could speak a lot in one major setting, and had slurred words a lot. to the point was repeating self so much because people didn't understand. wrote it off as "can't articulate words fully"

but now starting to realise: problems are problems, regardless of whether you have words for them.🌹🌹

long post with information

"Most, if not all, of the distinctive behavioral characteristics that children with Selective Mutism portray can be explained by the studied hypothesis that children with inhibited temperaments have a decreased threshold of excitability in the almond-shaped area of the brain called the amygdala. When confronted with a fearful scenario, the amygdala receives signals of potential danger (from the sympathetic nervous system) and begins to set off a series of reactions that will help individuals protect themselves."

"Some children with Selective Mutism have Sensory Processing Disorder (DSI) which means they have trouble processing specific sensory information. They may be sensitive to sounds, lights, touch, taste and smells. Some children may have difficulty modulating sensory input which may affect their emotional responses. DSI may cause a child to misinterpret environmental and social cues. This can lead to inflexibility, frustration and anxiety. The anxiety experienced may cause a child to shut down, avoid and withdraw from a situation, or it may cause him/her to act out, have tantrums and manifest negative behaviours"

"Some children (20-30%) with Selective Mutism have subtle speech and/or language abnormalities such as receptive and/or expressive language abnormalities and language delays. Others may have subtle learning disabilities, including auditory processing disorder. In most of these causes, the children have inhibited temperaments (prone to shyness and anxiety). The added stress of the speech/language disorder, learning disability, or processing disorder may cause the child to feel that much more anxious and insecure or uncomfortable in situations where there is an expectation to speak."

"more studies are necessary to fully assess speech/language abnormalities and Selective Mutism as well as processing disorders and Selective Mutism. It is important to not that there are many children with Selective Mutism who are early speakers without any speech delays/disorders or processing disorders."

source: selective mutism pdf by Dr Elisa Shipon-Blum. elmtreeclinic

[outragedtortilla]

Posts that go viral but the butt of the joke is just someone else having difficulty with expressive language and accents and spelling things correctly like do you hear how ableist these jokes are yet or no

[the-beanie-bard]

Autism. An introduction.

This is a blog that introduces the reader to what autism is, as well as the criteria needed to diagnose it. It looks at the areas of difficulties autistic people face, how it affects them and how to better understand the idea of the autism spectrum.

This blog has been written by myself as a guest post for https://www.ehealthsquare.com and is reproduced here by mutual agreement. All citations can be followed up should you wish to obtain further information or you can email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or need further signposting. I would welcome any comments at the bottom. Autism Spectrum Condition And What You…

View On WordPress

[bookofkhidr]

Speech is the effective form of a culture.

Amiri Baraka, from Expressive Language

[themontessoriacademyofarlington]

Toddler - Language: Picture to Picture Matching

Learning language comprises a substantial portion of a toddler's development. In a Montessori classroom, toddlers learn language through interactions in the classroom as well as using materials on the shelves. One such material, matching two corresponding picture cards, allows students to build focus and concentration as they notice differences between each animal. This skill is called visual discrimination, which is vital for pre-reading. As students connect the pictures to what they see in reality, it fosters an understanding of their surroundings and enriches their vocabulary as they label animals they see in everyday life. As they notice the similarities between the animals, they begin to classify objects grouped by similar traits.

#receptivelanguage #expressivelanguage #visualdiscrimination #handsonlearning #concretetoabstract #prereadingskills #order #concentration #coordination #independence #matching #tma #montessori #privateschool #arlingtontx #arlington #texas #infant #nido #toddler #earlychildhood #preschool #kindergarten #elementary #education #privateeducation #nontraditional #themontessoriacademyofarlington

[ancientroyalblood]

The Impact of Poetry in Prose: Weaving Verses into Narratives

The convergence of poetry and prose offers a unique canvas for writers, allowing the lyrical beauty of poetry to interlace with the structured narrative of prose. This exploration delves into the art of infusing poetic elements into prose, illuminating how the marriage of these two forms can enrich storytelling. Understanding Poetry’s Essence: Poetry, with its condensed language, vivid imagery,…

View On WordPress

[themontessoriacademyofarlington]

Toddler-Language: Object to Picture Matching

Learning language comprises a substantial portion of a toddler's development. In a Montessori classroom, toddlers learn language through interactions in the classroom as well as using materials on the shelves. One such material, matching objects with corresponding picture cards, allows students to build focus and concentration as they notice differences between each insect. This skill is called visual discrimination, which is vital for pre-reading. As students connect the pictures and objects to what they see in reality, it fosters an understanding of their surroundings and enriches their vocabulary as they label bugs they see in everyday life. As they notice the similarities between the insects, they begin to classify objects grouped by similar traits.

[selectivechaos]

problems with expressive language

receptive = reading and listening

expressive = speaking and writing

functional communication = “gets one’s basic wants and needs known, such as ‘I want that’, ‘I am hurt’, or ‘I need to use the bathroom’” source

🌹expressive language difficulties affect ability to:

express wants and needs

express thoughts and ideas

tell stories and tell others about events

respond appropriately to questions

speak for longer periods of time

vocabulary

source 🌹🌹 transcript under cut

image 1

How can you tell if my child has problems with expressive language (using words and language)?

If a child has difficulties with expressive language they might:

Have difficulty naming items and objects.

Not link together words or uses sentences that are shorter than others of the same age.

Use sentences that sound immature for their age.

Use ‘jargon’ (made up words) in speech.

Produce sentences that are ‘muddled’ (i.e. words in wrong order, lots of stops and starts, a lack of flow).

Not be understood by unfamiliar people.

Have difficulty finding the right words to use in conversation or when describing or explaining something.

Have trouble retelling a story.

Have difficulty writing paragraphs and stories.

*These difficulties will vary from child to child dependent on their age.

image 2

receptive language: how we understand spoken words, the language around us, and the ability to hear / understand / comprehend spoken language. need for learning, play communication with others, understanding directions, safety, and participation in everyday activities.

expressive language: the use of language to communicate with others. expressive language is “expressed” through speech, sign, written words, picture symbols, gestures, body language, or alternative forms of language to communicate wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas.

expressive and receptive language fit together like important puzzle pieces.