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What can communication disorders range from?
What can communication disorders range from?
- The inability to hear sounds clearly.
- Simple sound substitution to the inability to understand or use one's native language. (correct)
- The inability to move mouth muscles for speech production.
- The inability to read and write.
Which of the following best describes a communication disorder?
Which of the following best describes a communication disorder?
- A disorder that affects an individual's ability to comprehend and use language effectively. (correct)
- A disorder that affects an individual's ability to hear sounds clearly.
- A disorder that affects an individual's ability to move their mouth muscles for speech production.
- A disorder that affects an individual's ability to read and write.
What is the definition of a communication disorder according to Gleanson (2001)?
What is the definition of a communication disorder according to Gleanson (2001)?
- A disorder that affects an individual's ability to move their mouth muscles for speech production.
- A speech and language disorder referring to problems in communication and related areas such as oral motor function. (correct)
- A disorder that affects an individual's ability to hear sounds clearly.
- A disorder that affects an individual's ability to read and write.
How do communication disorders commonly refer to problems?
How do communication disorders commonly refer to problems?
How do the definitions of communication disorders offered by the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association and the DSM-IV differ?
How do the definitions of communication disorders offered by the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association and the DSM-IV differ?