When a child is diagnosed with speech disorder, and in particular a receptive language disorder, that child is more likely to find verbal information difficult to understand and process. It can be hard for the child to understand, let alone to remember what is being said when this information is presented in the form of something that the child needs to remember for school or household. The ability to properly understand and remember verbal information or instructions may impact significantly on the ability of the child to perform tasks or tasks as expected.
When a child is instructed, this can be very problematic. A child with a language delay may have trouble following instructions, especially when the instructions are only given orally and when several words or steps are contained.
Children with language skills can also find it difficult to learn how to read and write. Research has shown that the development of reading skills is very important in verbal abilities. Kids who have a challenge in verbal communication are supposed to combine sounds with letters and then separate them so that they can successfully learn how to read and write. For children with language disorders, this ability can be particularly difficult.
How to Help a Child Diagnosed with Speech-Language Disorder
In order to allow children who are diagnosed with a speech disorder to remember what has been said and/or followed, information should be divided into smaller pieces and repeatedly until the child has all the information encoded. The child can also be very helpful by having written information to accompany what is said.
Children who have difficulty with verbal information or instructions can sometimes be seen as less intelligent than they really do because both children and other students cannot process information. This can lead to improper placement in school environments. Nevertheless, the child may perform on a par to his/her peers if the information is repeated or displayed alternatively. Furthermore, a child may ignore what has been said or even defy not to follow through. This could lead to unfair punishment, demoralizing a child and discouraging further learning attempts. Obviously this is not fair to the child, and parents, instructors and professionals who work with the child must advocate understanding the problems of the child with age-appropriate speech qualifications. This is important for them.
It is important for children to repeat and practice with these skills in order to contribute to reading and writing skills. This can be done at home with parents and/or caregivers or possibly with tutors or special educational services within the school system. Hopefully, a speech-speaking pathologist who can help caregivers and educators to get the child’s best understanding and helps evaluate children who are struggling to learn the speech-speaking skills.
It is important to understand that these potential learning difficulties exist for those taking care of and working with children diagnosed with a speech disorder. These kids need the patience of their adults, understand their diagnosis, advocates to help them obtain the necessary services and accommodation and encouragement to learn.
