Keywords
Case study, language intervention, social skills, specific language impairment
Abstract
This article presents a longitudinal case study of a child named Cody identified with specific language impairment. Cody was followed from 4 to 19 years of age, at which time he compared his social skills with those of peers: “It’s like they’re driving sports car and I’m on a tricycle.” His initial long- and short-term intervention goals are presented, along with the treatment methods employed and the resulting outcomes. Although long-term goals remained consistent, as the nature of Cody’s academic, social, and emotional challenges shifted, it was necessary to gear treatment to address his changing needs. Cody’s case illustrates the tenacious, pervasive nature of specific language impairment as well as its potentially devastating effects on a developing child’s quality of life.
Original Publication Citation
Brinton, B., Fujiki, M. & Robinson, L., (2005). Life on a tricycle: A case study of language impairment from 4-19. Topics in Language Disorders, 25, 338-352.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Robinson, Lee; Brinton, Bonnie; and Fujiki, Martin, "Life on a Tricycle A Case Study of Language Impairment From 4 to 19" (2005). Faculty Publications. 7564.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/7564
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2005
Publisher
Top Lang Disorders
Language
English
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Communication Disorders
Copyright Status
©2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
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