Each of the following statements is TRUE about adolescents and adults with speech and language problems EXCEPT
◦ People with severe disabilities may need to be taught an alternative to oral language or be given an augmentative communication system.
◦ The loss of the ability to speak is typically more disabling than the loss of the ability to use language.
◦ They might refer themselves to a speech-language pathologist because of social embarrassment.
◦ There may be problems settings realistic goals for speech and language learning.