Manish Patel
As children develop speech and language, we typically see a natural progression in their expression and reception of language. Expressive language refers to a child’s ability to produce language. This includes their vocabulary (semantics), grammar (morphology), use of language (pragmatics), and sentence length and structure (syntax). All three components make up what is known as expressive language.
Expressive & Receptive Language Disorders
Receptive language refers to a child’s ability to understand what they see or hear. When children have difficulty with receptive language, we often see problems with comprehension. These deficits become apparent when he/she has difficulty answering questions, following directions, or listening.
A child diagnosed with a speech-language disorder, and especially a receptive language disorder, will have difficulty understanding and processing verbal information. When that information is presented in the form of something the child is to remember for home or school, it can be difficult for the child to even understand what was said, let alone the ability to remember it. The lack of ability to understand and remember verbal information or instructions correctly can significantly impact the child’s ability to complete tasks or assignments as expected. This can be very problematic when a child is given instructions. A child with a speech-language delay is likely to have difficulty following instructions, especially if the instructions are only given orally and if they contain multiple words and/or steps.
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