I have basic understanding of students who exhibit language differences but would not have a language disorder. However, I am still unclear regarding how one would be able to differientiate between how someone could have one or the other. Suppose a student has grown up in an all english speaking family, but has a different way that they speak; such as an accent, would that be language difference. But maybe they also have a language disorder on top of that how would you be able to know if it was one, the other or both.
I found some information on a website that explains the difference between the both. hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteDIstinctions Between Language Disorder and Language Difference
Disorder: Marked by affected speech, language, or both. Speech disorder can be difficulty producing sounds, differences in voice quality, and interrupted fluency of speech (stuttering). Language disorder encompasses difficulty receiving, understanding, or formulating ideas and information.
Difference: A language difference is identified as a different dialect, native language, or second language that results in a different pronunciation, production, or construction of language.
Here is the name of the website.
http://www.suite101.com/content/defining-language-disorders-and-language-differences-a233259
Thanks so much. Sometimes I need it spelled out for me because it all gets jumbled in my head. Phew
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brittany! This information does help.
ReplyDeleteBit more info:
If you were in a classroom and the teacher did not speak English or the way you do - do you think it would impact how you learn?
If a child in a classroom has a different language or even a different dialect than the teacher or peers - think about how this can could create communication problems.