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2. Dictation (exercise) - Wikipedia

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   Dictation (exercise) The Dictation Lesson, painting of Demetrio Cosola (1891) Dictation is the transcription of spoken text: one person who is "dictating" speaks and another who is "taking dictation" writes down the words as they are spoken. Among speakers of several languages, dictation is used as a test of language skill, similar to spelling ...

3. Aphasia: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Treatment, and More

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   Aphasia causes. Aphasia occurs most often as a result of damage to one or more areas of your brain that control language. Aphasia can occur due to: a brain tumor. an infection. dementia or another ...

4. Cloze test - Wikipedia

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   Cloze tests require the ability to understand the context and vocabulary in order to identify the correct language or part of speech that belongs in the deleted passages. This exercise is commonly administered for the assessment of native and second language learning and instruction. The word cloze is derived from closure in Gestalt theory.

5. Comprehensive aphasia test - Wikipedia

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   The CAT is a new test for people who have acquired aphasia, the impairment of language ability. The comprehensive assessment can be completed over one or two sessions. The test contains a cognitive screening, a language battery and a disability questionnaire. The authors of the comprehensive aphasia test take account of current linguistic and ...

6. Dysgraphia: Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD

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   Dysgraphia is a learning disability that results in unusual and distorted handwriting. Writing homework can be challenging for kids with the condition. WebMD explains the signs and strategies to help.

7. Aphasia: What to Know - WebMD

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   Aphasia is a communication disorder that makes it hard to use words. It can affect your speech, writing, and ability to understand language. Aphasia results from damage or injury to parts of the ...

8. Adult Speech Impairment: Types, Causes, and Treatment

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   stroke. traumatic brain injury. degenerative neurological or motor disorder. injury or illness that affects your vocal cords. dementia. Depending on the cause and type of speech impairment, it may ...

9. Diadochokinetic Rate: Definition and Patient Education

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   The diadochokinetic (DDK) rate is a measurement that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can make. These professionals help people with communication problems. They can use the DDK rate to assess ...