Expressive Language Disorders
Expressive Language is using spoken/written language to communicate with others.
Many young children have difficulty using spoken language to express their needs/ wants. If a young child experiences this, they may have a DEVELOPMENTAL Expressive Langauge Disorder.
If a person experiences a stroke or traumatic brain injury and is now having difficulty with expressive language, they may have an ACQUIRED Expressive Language Disorder.
People who are experiencing difficulty with Expressive Language may have difficulty with the following:
***Receptive Language Disorder CAN co-exist with a Receptive Language Disorder
Many young children have difficulty using spoken language to express their needs/ wants. If a young child experiences this, they may have a DEVELOPMENTAL Expressive Langauge Disorder.
If a person experiences a stroke or traumatic brain injury and is now having difficulty with expressive language, they may have an ACQUIRED Expressive Language Disorder.
People who are experiencing difficulty with Expressive Language may have difficulty with the following:
- using complex sentences- instead they may use short, rehersed sentences
- difficulty remembering words
- difficulty using pronouns (he, she, they)
- difficulty describing / retelling a story
- difficulty asking questions
- they may also have a small vocabulary
***Receptive Language Disorder CAN co-exist with a Receptive Language Disorder
How can Niagara Speech Therapy Help?
- If you suspect your child is experiencing difficulty with Expressive Language
- If a loved one has recently experienced a stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or another medical change, and is now having difficulty expressing themselves
- If your loved one has recently had an expressive language assessment and you are now seeking intervention
- If your child has been put on a "wait list" from another agency and you are seeking treatment in the meantime
If you think your loved one may benefit from Expressive Language Intervention, please contact Aly at Niagara Speech Therapy:
aly.a.albanese@gmail.com
289-690-2553
