The purpose of this Discussion is to develop an understanding of literacy-based trends in speech and language development and disorders. This discussion is intended to show evidence that you have achieved or are working on the following learning objective(s):
- Identify the anatomy and neural circuitry that subserve language.
- Explain the influence of language experience, genetics and epigenetics on brain development.
- Explain the neurolinguistics of language impairments.
Directions
Using the articles that were provided, you will write a critical discussion. You will do the following:
- Read the three (3) peer reviewed journal articles that I attached.
- Summarize the main concepts of each article in your own words.
- Provide a critical discussion of the quality of each article. Was it compelling? Do you agree or disagree with the main premise of each article? What are the articles' strengths and weaknesses?
- Discuss the implications and application of the information in each article to clients and/or the field of SLP.
- 3 pages (after being double-spaced)
- Include full citations using APA format
