Dysnomia

DYSNOMIA


 * Explanation:** Dysnomia is the difficulty to retrieve words (must exceed the norm enough to interfere with everyday life). It is the result of either 1.) trauma to the brain or 2.)a LEARNING DISABILITY. As the result of a LD, there is no cure--only coping strategies. Unlike "anomia", which is the //inability// to recall words, dysnomia focuses more on the //difficulty// retrieving words. Time is often a major factor. Signs/symptoms include pausing, struggling, and becoming frustrated when trying to recall a word. Also, substituting words is common: "Hey mom, remember when we did that THING with those ONE PEOPLE for that ONE GIRL'S birthday party?"


 * Effects on the child at school:** Dysnomia affects speech and writing skills. Specifically in students with dysnomia, anything timed will likely be an issue.


 * Prevalence of the disorder:** ?? couldn't find much


 * Treatments:** Treatment for those with Dysnomia from brain injury or stroke (& even dementia) can usually help those working with a Speech Pathologist. Unfortunately, Dysnomia resulting from the LD is very difficult to treat. This form is typically considered a developmental issue, since the area of the brain associated with language development is somehow not fully developed. However, some children will notice slight improvements as the age/develop.

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 * How can teachers help:** Patience with students with word recall issues. Also, teachers who are aware of this disability help by recommending a student to get therapy. Therapists can work/practice doing word recall exercises. Also, teachers/therapists can help the student learn to cope by finding the best synonyms for the words they search for rather than getting stuck and "blanking out". Some examples:
 * Improve their word finding skills by naming objects and pictures
 * Describe something and let the child guess what it is
 * Let a child finish your sentence
 * Give a category and let the child name objects that belong to that category
 * Let the child name opposites
 * Ask the child questions so he will have to answer naming something
 * Never finish your child's sentences. This increases frustration
 * Give clues like; "It sounds like...., It looks like....., It is used to....." etc "

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Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysnomia_%28disorder%29 http://dutchcorner.blogspot.com/2007/10/dysnomia.html