Knowra Speech disorder Speech disorder A condition that affects the production, fluency, voice, or intelligibility of spoken speech. It can arise from differences in speech motor control, language processing, anatomy, hearing, or neurological function.
Articulation disorder : A speech sound disorder involving difficulty producing particular speech sounds clearly. It affects how individual sounds are formed, a common source of reduced intelligibility.
Speech production : The process of planning, coordinating, and producing spoken language. Speech disorders can arise when any stage of this broader process is disrupted.
Speech-language pathology : A health profession that assesses and treats communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists evaluate speech patterns and provide individualized intervention.
Language disorder : A condition affecting understanding or use of spoken, written, or signed language. Language concerns word and sentence systems, while speech concerns spoken sound production.
Phonological disorder : A speech sound disorder involving difficulty learning or using a language's sound patterns. Its errors reflect patterns in sound organization rather than isolated sound production.
Motor speech disorder : A disorder that impairs the planning, programming, or execution of movements for speech. This broader category groups conditions such as dysarthria and apraxia of speech.
Speech-language assessment : The systematic evaluation of communication abilities using observation and appropriate tests. Assessment identifies which speech features are affected and informs support plans.
Selective mutism : An anxiety disorder in which a person consistently cannot speak in certain social settings despite speaking elsewhere. The central difficulty is context-dependent speaking, not necessarily speech production.
Stuttering : A fluency disorder involving disruptions such as repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in speech. It affects the flow and timing of spoken speech.
Cleft palate : A congenital opening in the roof of the mouth that can affect speech and feeding. The opening may impair oral pressure and contribute to resonance or articulation differences.
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