Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
1992
Thesis Director
Gail J. Richard
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the percentage of incidence of word-retrieval deficits in three diagnostic groups: language disabled, learning disabled, and language-learning disabled children. Forty-five children between the ages 9 and 12.9 years were chosen from elementary schools in central Illinois, including ten language disabled, fifteen learning disabled and fifteen language-learning disabled subjects. The Test of Word-Finding was administered to determine the presence or absence of a word retrieval deficit. Testing revealed that 90% of the language disordered subjects demonstrated a word-retrieval deficit; 94% of the learning disabled population displayed a word-retrieval deficit; and 100% of the language-learning disabled subjects demonstrated a word-retrieval deficit. Further analysis regarding specific word-finding profiles within the three diagnostic groups indicated the majority of language disabled and language-learning disabled subjects were slow and inaccurate namers, while the majority of learning disabled subjects were slow and accurate namers. The results strongly suggest a high incidence of word retrieval deficits in elementary aged students who have language and/or learning disabilities.
Recommended Citation
Nordmann-Ochs, Kathleen, "The Incidence of Word Retrieval in Children with Language and/or Learning Disabilities" (1992). Masters Theses. 2149.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2149
