SPD 560 week 1 assignment

Topic Material:

Textbook1. Introduction to Children with Language Disorders

Read chapters 1, 2, and 3 in Introduction to Children with Language Disorders.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2012/introduction-to-children-with-language-disorders_ebook_4e.php

Electronic Resource1. Speech and Language Disorders and Diseases

Read "Speech and Language Disorders and Diseases," located on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website.

http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/  2. Speech and Language Impairments

Read "Speech and Language Impairments," from the Center for Parent Information and Resources website.

http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/speechlanguage/ 

Website1. Center for Speech and Language Disorders (CSLD)

Explore the Center for Speech and Language Disorders website.

http://www.csld.org/

Assignments

Language Milestone Timeline

Based on your readings and research on typical language development, create a chart that describes indicators of significant milestones for language and speech from birth to age 5. Use the attached “Language Milestone Timeline Chart” to complete the assignment. Provide a reference list of your research.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Week 1 DQ 2- word count - 200

Why is it important to understand typical language development? What should a professional do if they suspect a language or speech delay? 

Week 1 DQ 1- word count 200

What is the difference between a language disorder and a speech disorder? List and describe one example of each.