speech sound production ranges from 2 to 8 years of age. If a child has not developed certain sounds within the expected time frame, an articulation impairment may be present. Developmental expectations and rel
A speech sound disorder is a failure to acquire the speech sounds and/or speech sound rules of a particular language by the expected normative age. Speech sound errors can include substitutions e.g.wabbitforrabbit, omissions e.g.ouseforhouse, distortions, or additions. Problems with speech sound...
Speech sound disorders may be the result ofhearingloss;anatomic abnormalities, such ascleft palateorvelopharyngeal insufficiency; or neuromotor disorders. In many cases, an underlying cause for the speech sound disorder cannot be identified. The termfunctionalarticulation disorderis reserved for children ...
Residual speech sound disorder (RSSD) is a high-prevalence condition that negatively impacts social and academic participation. Telepractice service delivery has the potential to expand access to technology-enhanced intervention methods that can help remediate RSSD, but it is not known whether remote se...
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Communication disorder;Language impairment/disorder;Speech impairment/disorder Short Description or Definition Speech/communication impairments are among the core features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Although enormous variability in the development of speech and language is observed in individuals with ...
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While the speech phenotype associated with 16p11.2 deletion is largely expressed as CAS, the following profiles may be seen: (i) typical speech-sound development, (ii) isolated developmental articulation disorder or phonological delay, (iii) CAS with or without dysarthria, articulation or pho- no...
expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders (ASHA, 2017). They also work with people who do not necessarily have a disorder, but are looking to improve their communication effectiveness, such as those with an extreme ...
Voice:The sound of your voice. Some people may have conditions that lead to a hoarse voice, losing their voice easily, talking too loudly, or having a nasal voice. Some people are unable to make some or all kinds of sounds. Fluency:How well spoken language flows. Stuttering is a common...