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linguistic competence
underlying knowledge of the system of rules of language
being able to apply the rules
TERM 2
linguistic performance
DEFINITION 2
utilization of linguistic knowledge for daily communication
use of language effectively
TERM 3
content
DEFINITION 3
formulating ideas and conceptualizing information about the
world semantics
TERM 4
form
DEFINITION 4
using a code to represent knowledge and ideas about the
world phonology, morphology, syntax (prosody)
TERM 5
use
DEFINITION 5
using a code that conforms to that of the speech community
pragmatics
denotative meaning
literal meaning if you say "eat like a pig", someone is
actually doing that
TERM 7
connotative meaning
DEFINITION 7
figurative meaning "eat like a pig" is figurative- maybe the
person eats a lot
TERM 8
language delay
DEFINITION 8
slower rate of language acquisition OR delayed onset with
normal acquisition
TERM 9
four types of language
delay
DEFINITION 9
1. normal language but that of a younger child 2. learns
language at a slower rate and then stops learing 3. normal
language but that of a much younger child 4. use of a normal
error pattern with unusual frequency
TERM 10
language disorder
DEFINITION 10
language skills and behaviors that are not part of normal
development
language difference
normal language for child's speech community
TERM 12
speech community
DEFINITION 12
group of people who routinely use a shared language or
dialect to interact with each other
TERM 13
dialectal difference
DEFINITION 13
systematic, patterned, rule-governed, variation of a language
TERM 14
accent
DEFINITION 14
systematic rule-governed variation of a language directly
related to second-language learning
TERM 15
genetic disorder
DEFINITION 15
passed down from one generate to the next
genes
reside on chromosomes in specific locations and code
specific, genetic information
TERM 17
genetic mutation
DEFINITION 17
inherited gene is different from the gene expressed in the
parent
TERM 18
syndrome
DEFINITION 18
a cluster of characteristics that occur concomitantly and form
a specific symptom pattern
TERM 19
sequence
DEFINITION 19
a sequence occurs when a specific symptom pattern sets off
a chain reaction resulting in secondary abnormalities
TERM 20
discriminating factors of FAS
DEFINITION 20
short eye slits flat mid-face short nose indistinct philtrum
thin upper lip
associated factors of FAS
epicantal folds low nasal bridge large ears or minor
anomalies micrognathism transpalmer crease
TERM 22
cytomegalovirus
DEFINITION 22
a viral infection that results in brain damage- most common
nonhereditary cause of hearing loss (is also called herpes 5)
TERM 23
congenital
DEFINITION 23
born with hearing loss
TERM 24
adventitious
DEFINITION 24
doesn't show up until later
TERM 25
static
DEFINITION 25
hearing loss remains the same
progressive
hearing loss changes over time
TERM 27
conductive
DEFINITION 27
nerves are intact, hearing loss is in middle or outer ear
TERM 28
failure to thrive
DEFINITION 28
babies do not grow for some reason
TERM 29
prematurity
DEFINITION 29
born before gestationally mature
TERM 30
specific language
impairment
DEFINITION 30
significant deficits with no sensory or motor explanation
deviant
language
language is different in some way from the child's peers
TERM 32
delayed
language
DEFINITION 32
language development is slower or behind
TERM 33
disordered
language
DEFINITION 33
unusual linguistic elements
TERM 34
developmental
aphasia
DEFINITION 34
if associated with neurological impairment
TERM 35
cognitive disabilities
DEFINITION 35
aka cognitive delay, cognitive challenge, mental retardation,
mental disability significantly sub-average intellectual
functioning in or associated with concurrent adaptive
behaviors and manifested during the developmental period
autism
impaired social interaction, impaired communication,
restricted repertoire of activities and interests
