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Language

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LANGUAGE refers to understanding what is said to you as well as being able to express yourself in a clear and sufficient manner.  In language therapy, we work on receptive language and expressive language.

Definition of a Language Disorder includes the following characteristics:

Receptive Language Characteristics: difficulty understanding directions, stories, and/or conversations

Expressive Language Characteristics: difficulty answering questions; using developmentally appropriate vocabulary; conveying ideas effectively, grammatically, and/or in logical sequence