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Language Disorders Listening or understanding is difficult. Using correct words, grammar or sentence structure is a problem. Referrals are indicated for: delays in acquiring appropriate language specific Language Impairment (SLI) aphasia, developmental or acquired (Example - 87KB) cognitive communication impairment Adults may experience language difficulties as a result of a stroke, disease or brain injury Children may have congenital impairment may suffer minimal brain injury at birth or due to illness may not have had sufficient opportunity or stimulation during "readiness" periods cannot focus and learn because of attention deficits / difficulty with auditory processing (sometimes called CAPD – Central Auditory Processing Disorder) Services: Evaluation Medical history Oral examination Administration of an appropriate standardized language function test Other testing as needed to rule out conflicting diagnoses Analysis of a taped language sample Recommendations Speech therapy / home program Audiological evaluation Medical evaluation / intervention Special reading help Other therapies Therapy Specific objective goals Individualized activities designed to give practice in the areas of difficulty Compensatory techniques Use of amplification Computer games to improve attention, memory and auditory discrimination Direct / indirect parent participation Communication / coordination with other professionals and family members. Diagnosis and treatment may include any or all of the above. FVSSC HOME PAGE VOICE  |  ARTICULATION  |  STUTTERING  |  LANGUAGE  |  SWALLOWING SPECIAL FEATURES  |  OTHER SERVICES  |  LOCATION  |  BILLING  |  PERSONNEL © 2010, Fox Valley Speech and Swallowing Center, LLC - Specializing in Voice, Speech Production, and Swallowing -  Do you have more questions about FVSSC? Check the FAQ. Would you like to contact FVSSC directly? Please read this.

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