Language Processing Disorder

Affects attaching meaning to sound groups that form words, sentences and stories

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What is Language Processing Disorder?

The Learning Disabilities of Association of America (http://ldaamerica.org/) defines it in this way:

"It's a Language Processing Disorder (LPD) relates only to the processing of language. LPD can affect expressive language (what you say) and/or receptive language (how you understand what others say)."

Signs and symptoms

• Has difficulty gaining meaning from spoken language
• Demonstrates poor written output
• Exhibits poor reading comprehension
• Shows difficulty expressing thoughts in verbal form
• Has difficulty labeling objects or recognizing labels
• Is often frustrated by having a lot to say and no way to say it
• Feels that words are “right on the tip of my tongue”
• Can describe an object and draw it, but can’t think of the word for it
• May be depressed or having feelings of sadness
• Has difficulty getting jokes

Learn more about:

• Diagnosis: essential for determining where the breakdowns are occuring
• Interventions: learning disorders CAN be overcome!