Language development lags behind expected norms. Expressive language disorders occur when a child demonstrated difficulty with verbal expression. Receptive language disorders occur when a child presents with difficulty to attend to, process, comprehend, retain or integrate spoken language. Second language learner. A child is being schooled in a language other than their first language.
To develop intentional communication, pre-language skills such as turn-taking, joint attention, following directions and eye contact should be present. The Therapist is PROMPT trained, this is a tactile-kinesthetic (touch and feel) approach where the therapist places her hand on the client's face to guide the lips, tongue and jaw to move correctly to form a word.