Anomia

An expressive language impairment that makes it difficult to recall words and names.

Auditory Comprehension

Understanding words through listening

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Communication methods used by a person with a communication disorder. to enhance or replace spoken or written communication.

Autism (ASD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder that often involves impaired social interaction, decreased communication skills, and repetitive behaviors

Expressive Aphasia

A difficulty in expressing what you want to say either verbally, or through writing

Communication Disorder

Any disorder that impairs communication.

Dysarthria

A motor-speech disorder that results in unclear speech, often due to stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, ALS, or cerebral palsy.

Dysphagia

Impaired swallowing. Dysphagia is common after a stroke, but also occurs from other neurological conditions or physical damage to the mouth, throat, or esophagus.

Language

A system for communicating. The words and rules for combining them understood by a community; can be spoken or written.

Motor Speech Disorder

A problem producing speech

Speech Pathologist

The official title given to professionals who are trained to evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders.