Communication Delays and Disorders
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What are Communication Delays/Disorders
A communication disorder or delay is any impairment that affects one’s ability to receive, process, send and comprehend concepts that are presented using verbal or nonverbal symbols. The primary modalities of communication are:
- Language
- Speech
- Hearing
The Difference Between a Delay and a Disorder
Although these terms are often used interchangeably in the literature, there is a difference in their meaning.
Delay
Disorder
A disorder is a significant delay with some sort of disruption in the normal sequence of development. These children do not catch up with the normal developmental sequence and they often show signs of more significant problems in other areas of development. These children will often show signs of delays in their gross and fine motor skills, emotional development, social skills, and cognitive skills.