Speech Pathology Dictionary - G Terms

Term	Definition
Gestures	See Kinesics
Gliding	Gliding is the term used when a child replaces a specific consonant with a “w” or “y”. For example “rabbit” would sound like “wabbit”. Typically eliminated by 5 years. (See Phonological Disorder)
Global Aphasia	The most severe type of aphasia, typically seen in patients immediately after a stroke. Both receptive and expressive language are impaired as a result of extensive damage throughout the left hemisphere of the brain. • Limited communication ability • Poor expressive language • Poor receptive language • Communication limited to a few words at a time See also aphasia.
Glosspharyngeal Nerve	See Cranial Nerves
Glottis	The vocal folds (also called vocal cords) and the opening between them. The vibration of the vocal folds is essential for voiced consonants and vowels. When the vocal folds are separated, air can flow through without causing vibration to produce voiceless consonants. Link 1: Wikepedia – Glottis
Grammar	Principles or rules for speaking and writing clauses, phrases and words of a language. Link 1: Wikipedia – Grammar Link 2: Advance Heathcare Network – 10 Principles of Grammar Intervention for SLPs Link 3: SpeechLanguage-resources.com Free Grammar Worksheets
Guttural	Means of the throat. In speech, sounds produced in the throat that are low pitched, raspy or harsh. Link 1: Wikipedia – Guttural
Groove Fricative	See Fricative.