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Speech Sound Disorders
Fluency Disorders (Stuttering)
Fluency Disorders (Stuttering)
Speech sound disorders occur when a child cannot produce sounds correctly. Children learn to say different sounds at various stages, and some may take longer to master them.
By age 4, most children can say almost all speech sounds correctly. If a child doesn’t say certain sounds by the expected age, they might have a speech sound disorder, known as an articulation or phonological disorder.
If speech errors continue beyond the typical age of development, it’s a good idea to consult a speech-language pathologist to determine if speech therapy could help.
Fluency Disorders (Stuttering)
Fluency Disorders (Stuttering)
Fluency Disorders (Stuttering)
Fluency refers to the smoothness, pace, and ease of speech. It’s normal for speakers to have moments of disfluency, such as hesitating, using fillers like “uh,” or repeating words or phrases.
Typical disfluencies include;a
A fluency disorder, however, involves disruptions in speech flow, including abnormal rate, rhythm, and disfluencies like repeating sounds, syllables, words, or phrases, along with sound prolongations or blocks (inaudible prolongations).
People with fluency disorders may also experience tension, avoidance of speaking, and other physical behaviors.
Additionally, fluency disorders can have emotional, social, and functional effects on individuals.
Language Disorders
Language disorders occur when a child has delays in their ability to express, understand, or use language socially.
Expressive Language – how children communicate their needs and ideas, both verbally and nonverbally. When children struggle to express themselves, form sentences, or use vocabulary, they may have an expressive language disorder.
Receptive language – how children understand language. If a child has trouble understanding others, following directions, or grasping stories, they may have a receptive language delay.
Pragmatic language – how a child uses language in social situations. A pragmatic language disorder can make it hard for a child to show empathy, react to social cues, and anticipate how others will respond.
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