Articulation or Phonological Disorder can be defined as the inability to produce age appropriate speech sounds causing a decrease in speech intelligibility. Articulation or Phonological Disorders are often categorized based on errors being made by the child.

Receptive Language Skills can be defined as difficulty understanding what is being said to them. Difficulties shown in a child exhibiting this disorder may include difficulty understanding vocabulary, following directions, and understanding specific concepts such as pronouns.

Expressive Language Disorder can be defined as difficulty or inability to talk or verbalize at an age appropriate level. Difficulties shown in a child exhibiting this disorder may include short sentence length, grammar, and difficulty with word finding.

Fluency/Stuttering Disorder consists of difficulty producing fluid speech without repetition, prolongation, or blocking of sounds.

Pragmatic Language Disorder or difficulty interacting and socializing with peers. This includes difficulty with turn-taking, conversation skills, use and understanding of eye contact and gestures.

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