Common Disorders and Their Impact

What are common speech and language disorders?

There are numerous speech and language disorders that can affect individuals of all ages due to various factors, including genetic predisposition, neurological conditions, developmental delays, or as a result of trauma or injury.

These disorders can have a profound impact on an individual's ability to communicate effectively, leading to frustration, isolation, and low self-esteem including the following:

• Delayed speech production

• Articulation disorders

• Aphasia

• Dysphagia (swallow disorders)

• Dysarthria (slurred speech)

• Stuttering

• Parkinson's Disease

• Dementia

• Autism

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Head and neck cancer

• Voice disorders