Expressive & Receptive Language Disorder

Symptoms & signs of receptive language disorder:

• Problems learning and remembering new words
• Problems understanding or remembering the meaning of words
• Inability to follow spoken instructions
• Issues comprehending singular spoken words
• Inattention to spoken conversations

When is it time to get help?

If you find your child has symptoms and you suspect that your child has an expressive or receptive language disorder, you may find they are also performing poorly in school, acting out due to frustration, or may even be withdrawn. If this is your child’s experience, then it’s likely time to seek help.

Expressive and receptive language disorders can be treated, but early diagnosis and intervention are very important.

Expressive & receptive language disorder treatment methods

There are ways to treat these language disorders and any residual psychological effects they may have. It’s important to know if there is another diagnosis that accompanies expressive and receptive language disorders. Before a treatment plan can be designed for your child, an assessment must first be conducted by a Speech and Language Pathologist or one of Insight Psychological’s licensed therapists (if you don’t already have a formal diagnosis). That is the first step – from there, your therapist will discuss with you the best course of treatment for your child and their individual circumstances and personality. You may even benefit from family therapy.