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