Speech disorder

What is a Speech Disorder?

A speech disorder is a condition where a person has difficulty producing sounds correctly or fluently. It can affect pronunciation, voice quality, or speech rhythm, making communication challenging.

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Types of Speech Disorders:

🗣 1. Articulation Disorders – Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds (e.g., saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”).
📢 2. Fluency Disorders – Includes stuttering (pauses, repetitions) and cluttering (fast, unclear speech).
🎙 3. Voice Disorders – Problems with pitch, volume, or voice quality (e.g., hoarseness, vocal strain).
👄 4. Apraxia of Speech – Brain struggles to coordinate the muscles for speech.
🧠 5. Dysarthria – Weak or slow speech due to nerve or muscle damage (e.g., after a stroke).

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Causes of Speech Disorders:

🧬 Genetic Factors – Family history of speech/language issues.
🧠 Neurological Disorders – Stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy.
👂 Hearing Loss – Difficulty learning sounds properly.
🚼 Developmental Delays – Premature birth, intellectual disability.
🦠 Oral/Muscle Problems – Cleft palate, weak tongue/lips.
📢 Psychological Factors – Anxiety, emotional trauma.

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Symptoms of Speech Disorders:

🔹 Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds or words.
🔹 Repeating words or stuttering.
🔹 Speaking too fast or too slow.
🔹 Hoarseness or strained voice.
🔹 Trouble coordinating mouth and tongue movements.
🔹 Difficulty expressing thoughts clearly.