Language Disorders
A symbolic, rule-based system that gives meaning to the things we speak, write, read, and understand
What is the definition of language?
The type of professional that provides therapy for communication disorders such as speech sound disorders
Disruptions of the production of speech sounds
What is stuttering?
The meaning of the abbreviation SCD
What is "social communication disorders"?
Atypical or unusual qualities in the sounds produced when children, teens, or adults speak
What are voice disorders?
Forms of hearing loss, environmental factors, and other developmental conditions are all
What are causes for delayed speech?
The closing and fitting together of dental structures naturally
What is occlusion?
The gender more likely to be affected by a stutter
What are boys?
Challenges in understanding and following social rules, as well as exhibiting inappropriate actions during interactions with others
What are behaviors linked to SCD?
Abnormal vibrations of sound in the mouth, nose, or throat while speaking
What are resonance disorders?
An acquired language disorder caused by brain damage and characterized by complete or partial impairment of language comprehension, formulation, and use
What is aphasia?
An abnormal fit between the upper and lower dental structures
What is malocclusion?
Methods like behavior therapy, breathing exercises, modeling, self-monitoring, counseling, medication, speech rhythm therapy, and joining support groups are all
What is treatments for child onset fluency disorders?
Teaching positive social interactions, practical language skills, and language processing
The aspects of the voice that can be affected by a voice or resonance disorder
What is pitch, quality, and volume?
A plan developed by the multidisciplinary team when a student is identified as having a language disorder
What is an individual language plan?
Refers to articulation problems that are likely the result of the environmental or psychological influences
What are functional articulation disorders?
Genetic factors, brain injuries, sensory issues like hearing impairments, anxiety, and certain medications are all
Genetic factors, links to other recognized disabilities, and the underlying factors that contribute to them
Surgical treatments, direct training on proper voice production, and regular collaboration between parents, therapists, and those receiving therapy
What are treatments for voice and resonance disorders?