Language vs Speech
According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), there is an important difference between speech and language.
According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), there is an important difference between speech and language.
Language is made up of socially shared rules that include:
Language is made up of socially shared rules that include:
What words mean and how the same word can have different meanings
How to make new words by adding endings and,
How to put words together and use them to communicate an idea
Speech is the verbal means of communicating. Speech consists of:
Speech is the verbal means of communicating. Speech consists of:
Articulation (How speech sounds are made)
Articulation (How speech sounds are made)
Voice (Using our vocal cords and breathing to produce sound)
Voice (Using our vocal cords and breathing to produce sound)
Fluency (the rhythm of speech)
Fluency (the rhythm of speech)
Acquiring language supports healthy cognitive development. Your early intervention provider can share the milestones for language development and how this development can be supported for children who are Deaf.
Acquiring language supports healthy cognitive development. Your early intervention provider can share the milestones for language development and how this development can be supported for children who are Deaf.
ASDC-Pediatrics-2015-Mellon-peds-2014-1632-Should-All-Deaf-Children-Learn-Sign-Language.pdfLanguage and Communication with DHH children.pdfFacts about Developing Communication.pdf
Language Plan
Language Plan