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Chapter 6 Quiz25 Questions

What is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?

A) A language disorder caused by hearing loss
B) A language disorder with no known cause that affects language development
C) A speech disorder related to articulation
D) A delay in motor skills

Which of the following is a common characteristic of DLD?

A) Difficulty with vocabulary and grammar
B) Unaffected phonological processing
C) Strong literacy skills
D) Normal sentence structure

Approximately what percentage of children are affected by DLD?

A) 2-3%
B) 7%
C) 10%
D) 15%

Children with DLD often have difficulty with which aspect of language?

A) Only spoken language
B) Both spoken and written language
C) Only written language
D) Only nonverbal communication

Which language domain is often most affected in children with DLD?

A) Pragmatics
B) Morphosyntax (grammar)
C) Phonology
D) Semantics

DLD is often described as a “hidden” disorder because:

A) It only affects physical appearance
B) It is easy to diagnose
C) Children may appear typical in non-language tasks
D) It has visible physical symptoms

Which of the following is NOT a common difficulty for children with DLD?

A) Pronouncing words correctly
B) Using complex sentence structures
C) Understanding grammar rules
D) Developing vocabulary

What is the primary goal of intervention for children with DLD?

A) To improve fine motor skills
B) To enhance functional communication abilities
C) To diagnose autism
D) To focus solely on written language

In children with DLD, vocabulary development may be:

A) Delayed and limited in breadth and depth
B) Advanced compared to their peers
C) Normal with only articulation issues
D) Unaffected by intervention

Which approach is often beneficial for vocabulary intervention in children with DLD?

A) Only using textbooks
B) Providing multiple exposures to new words in varied contexts
C) Focusing solely on written definitions
D) Only teaching words in isolation

What is one of the biggest challenges in diagnosing DLD?

A) Symptoms overlap with other disorders like autism
B) It has clear and distinct symptoms
C) It only affects adults
D) It is easily identified by parents

Children with DLD may particularly struggle with:

A) Forming complete sentences with correct grammar
B) Reading fluency only
C) Only nonverbal communication
D) Articulation of speech sounds

Which term is often used interchangeably with DLD in research?

A) Speech sound disorder
B) Specific Learning Disability
C) Specific Language Impairment (SLI)
D) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Children with DLD may have difficulties in which aspect of phonological processing?

A) Phonological memory and phonological awareness
B) Word articulation only
C) Only understanding spoken words
D) Physical speech production

Which of the following is a recommended approach for children with DLD in social communication intervention?

A) Reading comprehension exercises only
B) Memorization tasks
C) Role-playing and social stories to practice interactions
D) Only using vocabulary drills

Research indicates that children with DLD may have a higher risk of:

A) Physical disabilities
B) Academic difficulties, especially in reading and writing
C) Perfect academic performance
D) Reduced social skills with no language impact

In intervention for DLD, clinicians should focus on:

A) Only the child’s articulation
B) Functional language use in everyday contexts
C) Isolated vocabulary tests
D) Only written tasks

Which of the following skills is often delayed in children with DLD?

A) Fine motor skills
B) Use of complex sentence structures
C) Only comprehension of vocabulary
D) Memory recall

Which of the following can help children with DLD understand and retain new vocabulary?

A) Repetition and multimodal learning (e.g., pictures, actions)
B) Only reading words in books
C) Learning words in isolation
D) Relying on rote memorization

A child with DLD might find it challenging to:

A) Articulate speech sounds
B) Recognize pictures
C) Follow complex instructions with multiple steps
D) Respond to visual cues

What is a common long-term outcome for children with DLD without intervention?

A) Complete resolution of all language difficulties
B) No academic impact
C) Ongoing difficulties in literacy and academic achievement
D) Spontaneous improvement in language skills

Which of the following is an appropriate intervention technique for grammar difficulties in DLD?

A) Ignoring grammatical errors
B) Modeling correct grammatical structures during play
C) Focusing only on pronunciation
D) Correcting every grammatical error immediately

Which strategy can help children with DLD improve narrative skills?

A) Practicing silent reading
B) Memorizing story parts
C) Using story maps and visual aids
D) Focusing on phonics exercises

One area often less affected in children with DLD compared to language form is:

A) Pragmatic skills (social use of language)
B) Morphology
C) Syntax
D) Vocabulary development

What is an essential focus for family involvement in DLD intervention?

A) Teaching academic subjects only
B) Only focusing on speech articulation
C) Supporting the use of functional language at home and in daily routines
D) Limiting language use to therapy sessions only