Chapter 13
Assessment Of Speech and Language
Brief Summary
Chapter 13 focuses on the importance of assessment of speech and language in the special education
process. After reading this chapter your students should understand the following:
▪ The difference between speech and language
▪ Types of speech and language disorders
▪ Assessment of speech and language
▪ Assessment measures of oral language
Lecture and Discussion Outline
I. Overview
A. Speech
B. Language
C. Three general categories of language
1. Form
a. Phonology
b. Morphology
c. Syntax
2. Content
3. Use
II. Assessment of Speech and Language
A. Birth to 6 months D. 18 to 24 months G. 4 to 5 years
B. 6 to 12 months E. 2 to 3 years
C. 12 to 18 months F. 3 to 4 years
III. Types of Speech and Language Disorders
A. Speech Disorders
1. Articulation Problems
2. Phonological Processing Problems
3. Speech Fluency Problems
4. Voice Problems
B. Language Disorders
1. Aphasia Syndromes
2. Central Auditory Processing Disorders
3. Expressive Language Disorders
4. Receptive Language Disorders
IV. Assessment Measures of Speech and Language
IV. Conclusion
Essay Questions
▪ Language processes can be broken down into three general categories. Define and explain each
of these categories.
▪ Discuss the important milestones that occur in language from birth to 6 months, 6 to 12 months,
12 to 18 months, 18 to 24 months, 2 to 3 years, 3 to 4 years, and 4 to 5 years.