Speech Disorders
What is stuttering?
Speech disorder that involves repeating sounds or words.
What is a language disorder?
Trouble understanding or using words correctly.
What is hearing loss?
Partial or total inability to hear.
Who are speech-language pathologists (SLPs)?
Professionals who diagnose communication disorders.
What is speech therapy?
The main treatment for speech and language disorders.
What is an articulation disorder?
Speech disorder that affects how sounds are made (like lisps).
What is receptive language disorder?
Difficulty understanding language.
What is sensorineural hearing loss?
Hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear.
What is a brain injury?
A common cause of communication disorders involving the brain.
What are speech exercises?
Practice of repeating sounds and words to improve speech.
What is dysarthria?
A motor speech disorder caused by brain damage.
What is expressive language disorder?
What is expressive language disorder? Difficulty expressing thoughts into words.
What is conductive hearing loss?
Hearing loss due to blockage or damage in the outer/middle ear.
What are assessments/evaluations?
Tests used to evaluate speech and language skills.
What is assistive technology?
Devices or tools used to help communication.
What is apraxia of speech?
Difficulty planning and coordinating speech movements.
What is aphasia?
Loss of language due to Brain disorder.
What is tinnitus?
Ringing or buzzing in the ears.
What is a congenital disorder?
A condition present at birth affecting development.
What is Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)?
A therapy approach using pictures to communicate.
What is cluttering?
Speech that is unusually fast and hard to understand.
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
A developmental disorder affecting communication and social skills.
What is a hearing aid?
A device that helps people hear better.
What is down syndrome?
Genetic condition often linked to communication delays.
What is a multidisciplinary approach?
A team approach involving families, therapists, and teachers.