Introduction to Communication Disorders

Question 1

What is a communication disorder?

Answer 1

An observed disturbance in the normal speech, language, and hearing process

Question 2

When is communication impaired/ considered a disorder?

Answer 2

When it deviates so far from the speech of other people that it:
- calls attention to itself
- Interferes with communication
- Provokes distress in the speaker or listener

Question 3

What are the four areas of communication disorders?

Answer 3

1. Articulation
2. Language
3. Fluency
4. Voice

Question 4

What are the types of Articulation/Phonological Delays/Disorders?

Answer 4

-Substitution
- Omission
- Distortion
- Addition
- Disordered Sound Patterns