Articulation disorders often occur in childhood, and this is one of the factors that contribute to delimitate its causes, even though they are not well defined and established. However, some of these factors are mostly related to physical affections....
Rheumatoid arthritisis inflammation of the joint lining caused by the immune system attacking these tissues (autoimmune disorder). The small joints of the hands and feet are more commonly affected. The exact cause is unknown but it appears to be linked to genetic factors and may be triggered by...
It is difficult to speak with the mouth partly closed, thus impairing articulation. Also, lockjaw can decrease the size of the resonating oral cavity, diminishing vocal quality. Severe lockjaw makes it difficult or impossible to insert dentures. It may make physical re-examination difficult if a ...
Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have speech and language difficulties because this can impact their auditory processing and motor skills. Similarly,Developmental Apraxia of Speech (DAS)is a motor speech disorder where children have trouble planning and coordinating the movements they ne...
Articulation disordersClutteringBackground: Since making communication with others is the most important function of speech, undoubtedly, any type of disorder in speech will affect the human communicability with others. The objective of the study was to investigate reasons behind the [high] prevalence ...
19 MYOM1, MYL12B, and DLGAP1 have not been linked to a human disorder. However, this second mutational event most likely plays a role in the phenotype of individual 3. Additionally, the individual described by Aten et al. presents with split hand and foot malformation (SHFM) (Table 1)...
Osteoarthritis, disorder of the joints characterized by progressive deterioration of the articular cartilage or of the entire joint, including the articular cartilage, the synovium, the ligaments, and the subchondral bone. Learn more about the causes, sy