Speech Disorders and Language Disorders
A speech disorder refers to a problem with the actual production of sounds, whereas a language disorder refers to a difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas.
Speech- language disorders include:
Articulation disorders: difficulties producing sounds correctly to the point that listeners can't understand what's being said.
Fluency disorders: problems such as stuttering, in which the flow of speech is interrupted by abnormal stoppages, repetitions or prolonging sounds and syllables.
Resonance or voice disorders: problems with the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice that distract listeners from what's being said.
Receptive disorders: difficulties understanding or processing language.
Expressive disorders: difficulty putting words together, limited vocabulary, or inability to use language in a socially appropriate way.
Fluency disorders: problems such as stuttering, in which the flow of speech is interrupted by abnormal stoppages, repetitions or prolonging sounds and syllables.
Resonance or voice disorders: problems with the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice that distract listeners from what's being said.
Receptive disorders: difficulties understanding or processing language.
Expressive disorders: difficulty putting words together, limited vocabulary, or inability to use language in a socially appropriate way.
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