Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
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Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder (DSM-IV 315.32) is a communication disorder
in which both the receptive and expressive areas of communication may be affected in any degree, from mild to severe.
If someone is being assessed on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
, for instance, this may show up in relatively low scores for Information, Vocabulary and Comprehension (perhaps below the 25th percentile). If the person has difficulty with spatial concepts, such as 'over', 'under', 'here' and 'there', he or she may have arithmetic difficulties, have difficulty understanding word problems and instructions, or have difficulties using words.
They may also have a more general problem with words or sentences, both understanding and speaking them.
If someone is suspected to have mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, then they can go to a speech therapist or pathologist, and receive treatment. Most treatments are short term, and rely on accommodations made in the person's environment, so as to be minimally interfering with work and school functioning.
Communication disorder
A communication disorder is a speech and language disorder which refers to problems in communication and in related areas such as oral motor function. The delays and disorders can range from simple sound substitution to the inability to understand or use language...
in which both the receptive and expressive areas of communication may be affected in any degree, from mild to severe.
If someone is being assessed on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale intelligence quotient tests are the primary clinical instruments used to measure adult and adolescent intelligence. The original WAIS was published in February 1955 by David Wechsler, as a revision of the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale...
, for instance, this may show up in relatively low scores for Information, Vocabulary and Comprehension (perhaps below the 25th percentile). If the person has difficulty with spatial concepts, such as 'over', 'under', 'here' and 'there', he or she may have arithmetic difficulties, have difficulty understanding word problems and instructions, or have difficulties using words.
They may also have a more general problem with words or sentences, both understanding and speaking them.
If someone is suspected to have mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, then they can go to a speech therapist or pathologist, and receive treatment. Most treatments are short term, and rely on accommodations made in the person's environment, so as to be minimally interfering with work and school functioning.
External links
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001545.htm
- http://www.minddisorders.com/Kau-Nu/Mixed-receptive-expressive-language-disorder.html
- http://come-over.to/FAS/R54/RELD.html
- http://brighttots.com/receptive_expressive_language_disorder.html
- http://www.psychtreatment.com/mental_health_mixed_receptive_language_disorder.htm
- http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/mixed-receptive-expressive-language-disorder/overview.html
See also
- Expressive language disorderExpressive language disorderExpressive language disorder is a communication disorder in which there are difficulties with verbal and written expression. It is a specific language impairment characterized by an ability to use expressive spoken language that is markedly below the appropriate level for the mental age, but with a...