Speech and Language
articulation of speech sounds, overall intelligibly, expressing as well as understanding language in both verbal and written forms.
Articulation Disorder
Difficulty with the production of specific speech sounds for children and adults
Speech sound omissions or distortions
Unnatural rate of speech causing decreased intelligibility
Aphasia
A language disorder resulting from damage to a specific area of the brain responsible for language processing.
Aphasia can impact:
Expressing thoughts and ideas
Comprehending
Reading and Writing Skills
Expressive and Receptive Disorders
Expressive Language Challenges
Limited vocabulary
Expressing thoughts and ideas is struggle
Difficulty formulating sentences using correct grammar
Disorganization of thoughts and ideas
Receptive Language Challenges
Difficulty following directions
Reading comprehension deficits
Has a hard time understanding and keeping up with conversations
Comprehending facial expression or body language is a struggle