Author Question: The parents of a 3-year-old boy are concerned because their son seems to speak very slowly and has ... (Read 21 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The parents of a 3-year-old boy are concerned because their son seems to speak very slowly and has an odd rhythm to his speech pattern. What is this child most likely experiencing?

a. Reading disorder
b. Phonological disorder
c. Stuttering disorder
d. Expressive language disorder

Question 2

The child has not developed the ability to respond to others. He cannot communicate his needs. He may remain dependent upon others throughout his life. He is most accurately described as having:

a. Autism
b. Anxiety
c. Mental retardation
d. Attention-deficit disorder

KKcool · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
An expressive language disorder is a disorder of communication that is of concern if the problem persists or interferes with the child's daily activities or ability to learn and function at the expected academic level. A reading disorder most likely would be difficult to determine at this age; a phonological disorder refers to an inability to use sounds and speech as expected at a given age; and a stuttering disorder refers to frequent repetition of sounds or portions of words.

Answer to Question 2

A
Children with autism do not develop the ability to respond to and communicate their needs, and they remain dependent on others, sometimes throughout their lives. These children do not respond well to reality. The other options do not accurately match the description in the situation.