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Flashcards - Abstract Concepts
These abstract concepts are ideas that are not tied to any specific physical objects or instances, and we may form them by abstracting common properties or characteristics from concrete examples. These general concepts (mental constructs) are important--they are helping us to develop our critical thinking, to use higher-order thinking skills, to make connections between different ideas, to think more deeply about a subject and so on. They have a positive impact in our cognitive development.
Here you may find some simple and some complex abstract concept e.g., half-whole, numbers, different, empty-full, empty, full, few-many, heap, horizon, skyline, unusual, vertical, horizontal, oblique, happy-sad, love, fear-anger, good-bad, right-wrong, big-small, heavy-light, fast-slow, hot-cold, wet-dry, loud-quiet, up-down, in-out, near-far, first-last, inside-outside, above-below, behind-in front of, on-under, courage, empathy, patience, creativity, gratitude ...
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I'm thrilled to have you here. My name is Natanael. I was a passionate and dedicated speech-language pathologist in Romania and I am a CDA in Canada with over 5 years of experience. My journey to this point has been full of ups and downs, including facing discrimination and setbacks due to my accent, which made it challenging for me to find employment in Canada's speech-language pathology assistant field. Despite these obstacles, I have persevered and developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing those who struggle with communication. Throughout my career, I've worked with a wide range of clients, including stroke survivors, children with developmental delays, adults with communication disorders, or individuals with disabilities such as dementia. I've also mentored other speech-language pathologists, sharing my knowledge and expertise to help them grow and succeed.
In addition to my clinical work, I'm also passionate about creating materials and resources that can help people improve their communication skills and enhance their quality of life. All of the materials on this site are made by me, with the exception of where otherwise stated. My hope is that you can pick up any of my activities or resources for free and put them into action right away.
I started my career as a pedagogue and speech therapist in Romania, where I worked with children with mental disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and ADD & ADHD. I then worked for a non-governmental organization called 'Benita' as a speech and language pathologist. In both places, I worked with children having receptive and expressive language delays or articulation disorders.
I'm still learning new things every day, and it takes me a lot of time and effort to make these materials, software, and articles. I'm committed to making a difference in the world and helping those in need, so please, take a look around and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or feedback. Thank you for visiting!"
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If you've found my speech therapy resources helpful and are able to give back, I encourage you to support a meaningful cause. Please consider donating to the Widows' Welfare Goat Program through Emmanuel Relief and Rehabilitation International. This program provides goats to widows in Malawi, empowering them to become more self-sufficient through breeding, milk, and meat production.
A goat costs $80, and a baby goat is $60. Once a widow receives her first goat, the first female baby goat born will be passed on to another widow in the community. This creates a cycle of giving, where each goat helps more and more women.
The program also provides the widows with Bible study, companionship, and training in leadership and goat care. Your donation will directly support this life-changing initiative, which has already helped over 120 Widows Welfare Groups across Malawi.
If you have some spare funds, your contribution will make a significant difference to the lives of these women. Thank you for considering this opportunity to help!
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Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive difference and pay it forward.
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This is the section in which you may find information about some "language disorders"—conditions that affect a person's ability to use, understand, and/or process language effectively. These communication disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including neurological damage or disease, physiological conditions, and cognitive-communication disorders.
Here are some examples:
- Specific Language Impairment (SLI)
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- Aphasia ... can result in difficulties with receptive and expressive language
- Dysarthria
- Apraxia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Progressive Neurological Disorders (such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, ALS) which can affect communication and language abilities as the disease progresses.
- Dementia (Semantic dementia)
- Morphological disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Articulation disorders
- Voice disorder
- Stuttering
- Cleft palate
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This section focuses on the treatment and management of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Aphasia (a language disorder caused by brain damage)
- Dysarthria (a speech disorder caused by neurological damage)
- Apraxia (a motor speech disorder)
- Voice disorders (problems with the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice)
- Cognitive-communication disorders (problems with attention, memory, and problem-solving that affect communication)
- Swallowing disorders (difficulties with swallowing food or liquid)
- etc.
An S-LPa (CDA) works with adults to:
- improve clients' communication skills,
- help clients regain the ability to speak or swallow
- learn alternative ways of communicating.