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Pse 113: Introduction To Speech And Language Disorders In Children With Learning Disabilities Question Paper

Pse 113: Introduction To Speech And Language Disorders In Children With Learning Disabilities

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION)
PSE 113: INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN
CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

DATE: MONDAY, 30TH MARCH 2009
TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions in Section ONE and any TWO
in Section TWO.

SECTION ONE: (30 marks)

1.
Explain the main underlying basis for many cases of children with learning
disabilities.

(2 marks)

2. Distinguish
between
speech disorders and language disorders.

(4 marks)

3.
a)
Illustrating with a diagram show any six organs of speech.
(3 marks)
b)
Explain the place of production and manner of production of the
following phonemes b and k

(3 marks)

4.
Explain the relationship of the central nervous system with learners who
may have phonological awareness and temporary acoustical problems.
(6 marks)

5.
Explain with examples speech disorders in children with learning disabilities.

(6 marks)

6.
a)
Outline the functions of the left and right hemispheres.

(4 marks)
b)
How is mixed laterality related to learning disabilities.

(2 marks)
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SECTION TWO: (40 marks)

7.
Describe speech and language acquisition from 7th natal month to 2 years;
highlighting possible speech and language disorders which may turn to be
learning disabilities in elementary classes.

(20 marks)

8.
Discuss how children acquire speech and language as postulated by
Noam
Chomsky
and
Skinner.
(20
marks)

9.
a)
How would you identify a learner with learning disabilities in an
inclusive
setting.
(10
marks)
b)
Explain the roles of a speech language pathologist and those of a
special teacher in assisting learners with speech and language
disorders.

(10 marks)

10.
a)
Illustrate with a diagram, the functions of Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas.

(10 marks)

b)
Explain two possible causes of learning
disabilities.
(10
marks)

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