12 Questions
What is a characteristic of a fluency disorder?
Hesitations, repetitions, or prolongations of speech
What is a common cause of voice disorders in children?
Frequent vocal abuse
What is a consequence of vocal abuse?
Formation of nodules and polyps on the vocal cords
What type of disorder is characterized by difficulties with the way sounds are formed and strung together?
Articulation disorder
What is a potential outcome of inadequate speech and language models in the home environment?
Speech and language disorders
What is a common characteristic of voice disorders?
Inappropriate pitch, quality, loudness, resonance, and duration
What is the primary cause of Broca's aphasia?
A stroke that affects language abilities
What is characteristic of Wernicke's aphasia?
Fluent speech with meaningless utterances
What is anomic aphasia characterized by?
Difficulty finding the right words
What is conduction aphasia characterized by?
Impaired ability to repeat and sequence sounds
What is Alexia and Agraphia?
The inability to read and write
What may adversely affect the larynx resulting in varying degrees of voice disorder?
Allergies, smoking, and the consumption of alcoholic beverages
Test your knowledge of language disorders, including fluency disorders and articulation disorders. Learn about the characteristics of these disorders and how they affect speech and language.
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