LANGUAGE PROCESSING DISORDER
Definition
Language Processing Disorder is a specific type of auditory processing disorder that relates only to the processing of language. LPD can affect expressive language (what you say) and/or receptive language (how you understand what others say). Language processing disorders are sometimes called auditory processing disorders. They are characterized by difficulty understanding what you hear and expressing what you want to say. Language processing disorder does not describe a conductive hearing loss (hard of hearing).
In fact, most children with LPD have normal peripheral hearing. It is more about processing- what you do with the language once you hear it. And therefore, because language is not clearly received, language mastery is slowed. The learning of vocabulary is slowed, the recognition of grammar, spelling and language syntax patterns is slowed, and the ability to take in increasingly complex information in class is held back.Language disorders are most often developmental, like other learning disabilities. However, they can also start to manifest as a result of a neurological illness or a traumatic event affecting the brain, such as a stroke or a head injury. When language disorders are caused by specific damage to the brain, they’re referred to as aphasia.
Instructional Strategies
In order to help them out as much as possible, the teacher must provide the student with a lot of one-on-one instruction in order to aid in comprehension. Teachers need to ensure that the student understands as much language as possible. The use of pictures, models, and anything visual is great. Directions should be given to students with this disorder in small chunks, in order to help them comprehend.
Overall, they need additional time to process and understand information. You also should give this child simple, direct instructions, and speak clearly when facing the child. Make sure to use visuals! This helps the child be able to process better. Since they have difficulty processing words, pictures can substitute for the words. You may also wish to ask the child to restate what he heard. This allows you as the listener to identify errors and help the child correct them.
Useful Websites
Frye, Devon. “What Is a Language Processing Disorder?” ADDitude, ADDitude, 5 Oct. 2018, www.additudemag.com/language-processing-disorders-recognizing-symptoms/.
Frye, Devon. “What Language Processing Disorders Look Like in Children.” ADDitude, ADDitude, 10 July 2017, www.additudemag.com/language-processing-disorders-in-children-symptoms-at-any-age/.
“Language Processing Disorder Symptoms & Info.” Gemm Learning, www.gemmlearning.com/can-help/central-auditory-processing-disorder/language-processing-disorder/.
“Language Processing Disorder.” Learning Disabilities Association of America, ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/language-processing-disorder/.
“Language Processing Disorders (LPD).” LSSES :: Alternatives to Traditional Grading Methods, Lutheran Special School & Education Services, 2011, www.lsses.org/resources/teacher-consultant-blog/language-processing-disorders-lpd/.
Martel, Janelle. “Language Processing Disorder in Children: A Basic Overview.” Bright Hub Education, 26 Nov. 2010, www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-speech-disorders/96889-why-some-children-cannot-process-language/.
Research
https://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/language-processing-disorder/
This article discusses signs and symptoms of language processing disorder. It also brushes over how language processing disorder is a specific type of auditory processing disorder. Lastly, it discusses strategies you can use to help anyone who has language processing disorder.
http://www.lsses.org/resources/teacher-consultant-blog/language-processing-disorders-lpd/
This article defines what language processing disorder is. It also discusses how language processing disorder is caused, how it is diagnosed, what it looks like, and how to help.
https://www.additudemag.com/language-processing-disorders-recognizing-symptoms/
This article discusses how there are two different language disorders. It also discusses the symptoms, explains language processing disorder, diagnosing, what it looks like at school, and treatment options.
This article discusses a basic overview of language processing disorder.
https://www.additudemag.com/language-processing-disorders-in-children-symptoms-at-any-age/
This article discusses what language processing disorder looks like in children. It also discusses what symptoms might look like at home when they are younger. It tells you at each age what this might look like. It also discusses what language processing disorder looks like at school.
This article discusses the definition of language processing disorder and explain it. It also discusses symptoms and if you can treat it.
Facts
General Symptoms:
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Has difficulty gaining meaning from spoken language
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Demonstrates poor written output
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Exhibits poor reading comprehension
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Shows difficulty labeling objects or recognizing labels
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Can describe objects and draw it, but can't think of the words for it
Symptoms at School:
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Never seems to be listening to a lesson, even if it is engaging
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Waits to see what other kids are doing before starting work on a project
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Answers questions with information that is irrelevant to what is being asked
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When spoken to directly, often asks the teacher to repeat herself
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When given multi-step instructions, only completes a few of the steps
Language disorders are more common than you may think. Experts estimate that up to 5 percent of children in the United States have some type of language disorder- though many remain undiagnosed- and currently 1 million children are receiving special education specific to language disorders in the U.S. public school system.
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There are two types of language disorders: expressive and receptive. People with expressive language disorders have a difficult time expressing their thoughts. Those with receptive language disorders struggle to understand what others are saying or to follow a conversation. It’s also possible to suffer from a combination of expressive and receptive language disorders.
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LPD is usually diagnosed with the combination of the following professionals: a neuropsychologist, a speech-language pathologist, and an audiologist.