Expressive Language: The ability to express and sequence ideas clearly using correct grammar and syntax. The is the ability to explain ideas in the classroom using complete sentences.
Receptive Language: The ability to understand spoken language, identify word meanings, and follow directions. This is the ability to understand classroom instruction.
Pragmatic Language: The ability to use language to communicate, also known as social language. This is the ability to make friends and interact appropriately with adults and peers in the classroom.
Phonological Awareness: Understanding that words are made up of sounds, sounds can be manipulated to change words, and sounds correspond to letters in print. This is the ability to read in the classroom.
Articulation/Phonology: The ability to produce sounds in a manner appropriate to the child's age. This is the ability to speak clearly in the classroom.
Fluency: The ability to communicate ideas without excessive repetitions and hesitations. This is the ability to speak fluently in the classroom.
Voice: The ability to use correct voice volume, quality, and pitch. This is the ability to use good vocal hygiene.
Difficulties in any of these areas can interfere with a child's educational progress, academically, emotionally, or socially. When one or more of these areas begins to negatively impact a child's success in school, intervention may be necessary.