Communication disorders are pretty well-known. From articulation problems to hearing problems such as deafness, those are all communication disorders.
What are communication disorders?
All communication disorders have one thing in common, they’re all problems linked to communication—just like the name assumes. Hearing problems, speech problems, problems speaking to others, as long as it affects the ability to communicate with someone, it is considered a communication disorder. Just like mentioned previously, deafness is also a communication disorder, but it is a different type from articulation problems.
Types of communication disorders.
Just like mentioned earlier, there are different types of communication disorders. To be precise, four, all different from the others. Language disorder, speech sound disorder, child-onset fluency disorder, and social communication disorder. Communication disorders of language type will tend to be more problems in how well they speak the language they’re using. The most notable disorders in this category would be the lack of vocabulary or error in the grammar of the language they’re using. Of course, there are other disorders, but we only mentioned the most commonly seen one. Speech-sound disorders are problems that are often found in children. Those having disorders falling in this category tend to have a hard time making some sounds. Articulation problems and phonological disorder (the confusion of certain sounds with others) are two disorders of this type. Child-onset fluency disorders are mostly stuttering problems. Repeating a syllable continuously or a sound is a symptom of child-onset fluency disorders. Those who have this type of disorder tend to have anxiety when it comes to speaking in front of others, but it can sometimes mean something vastly different. Finally, social communication disorders are the most different. They aren’t about words or articulation, but more about how someone will talk to others. Don’t forget that social communication disorders aren’t only such things as social anxiety, but they can also be about how well someone adapts depending on who they talk to. You surely cannot talk to the principal of your school the same way you would talk to your friends.
Communication disorders often start early in people’s lives, when they’re still in their childhood. Treatment does exist, but it’s easier done at a young age. Adults with communication disorders can still be treated, but they will need more special treatment as they have grown used to their disorders.
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