Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders
Language is a system of symbols people use to communicate. Expression involves “output” (speaking, gestures, signs, facilitated communication, writing) and receptive language involves “input” or the comprehension and understanding of language. Children with delayed or disordered language development do not exhibit symbolic skills as expected of their age norms. A complete language assessment including informal and formal diagnostic test measures determines the degree of language delay or disorder. At the ICF, the language treatment program is then developed based on the overall developmental level and needs of the child and family.

Expressive Language differences include:
Reduced sentence structure
Difficulty telling a story in sequenced order
Delayed vocabulary development
Word Retrieval difficulties
Difficulties with Topic Maintenance
Grammatical reduction or errors

Receptive Language differences include:
Difficulty following and retaining directions
Difficulty with concept development
Working memory difficulties
Word retrieval difficulties
Difficulty responding appropriately to yes/no, where, what,
what doing, who, why and when questioning
Reduced Story Comprehension

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