Speech & Language
Language is often described in two ways: expressive language and receptive language. Individuals with LD often have difficulty with both expressive and receptive language. There is a strong relationship between language and learning disabilities. Articles within this section provide information for parents and teachers about early warning signs of speech and language difficulties.
There are 12 articles in this section.
Musical Training Helps Language Processing, Studies Show
In what will be music to the ears of arts advocates, researchers for the first time have shown that mastering a musical instrument improves the way the human brain processes parts of spoken language.
Auditory Processing Disorder in Children
Children with auditory processing disorder (APD) often do not recognized the subtle differences between sounds in words because a dysfunction makes it difficult for the brain to interpret the information. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders presents basic information on symptoms, diagnosis, and current research of APD.
Thinking with Language, Images, and Strategies
Early Identification of Speech-Language Delays and Disorders
Nurturing Oral Language Skills
Speech and Language Milestone Chart
Late Blooming or Language Problem?
Foreign Language Learning and Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities and Foreign Language Learning
