Question 75

The student is most likely to experience difficulty with moving the tongue and facial muscles.

This difficulty is closely related to the speech disorder affecting the student's ability to articulate sounds, produce a lisp, and experience stuttering, as these issues often stem from challenges with the physical aspects of speech production.

A) Difficulty with active listening during a conversation with an adult

While active listening may be challenging for some students, this option does not directly relate to the physical speech issues described. The student's primary challenges involve articulation and speech production rather than listening skills.

B) Difficulty understanding facial cues and gestures during a conversation

Understanding non-verbal communication such as facial cues and gestures is not a direct consequence of speech disorders. This option pertains to social communication skills, which may not be impacted in the same way as the articulation of speech.

C) Difficulty completing a comprehension task after silent reading

Comprehension after silent reading is more related to cognitive skills rather than the physical aspects of speech production. The student's speech disorder does not inherently affect their ability to understand written material post-reading.

D) Difficulty with moving the tongue and facial muscles

This option accurately reflects the student's struggles, as speech disorders often involve challenges with the motor functions required for clear articulation. The presence of a lisp and stuttering indicates that the student faces physical challenges in controlling these muscles during speech.

Conclusion

The correct answer, D, highlights the physical difficulties related to the student's speech disorder, which are essential for articulation. Other options focus on listening or comprehension skills, which, while important, do not directly address the core issue of physical speech production that the student is experiencing.