COMMON CONDITIONS & GLOSSARY

Speech, Language & Swallowing Conditions

Aphasia
Difficulty speaking, understanding, reading or writing due to brain injury such as stroke or trauma.

Apraxia of Speech
A motor speech disorder that affects the ability to plan and produce clear speech sounds.

Auditory Processing Disorder
Difficulty understanding or processing sounds, even with normal hearing.

Childhood Language Disorders
Challenges with understanding or using language, including speaking, listening or forming sentences.

Cleft Lip & Palate
A congenital condition affecting the lip or roof of the mouth, which can impact speech and feeding.

Dysarthria
Weakness or lack of coordination in the muscles used for speech.

Dysphagia (Swallowing Disorder)
Difficulty swallowing food or liquids safely.

Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Disorders
Challenges with eating, drinking or transitioning between feeding stages in infants and children.

Pragmatic Language Disorder
Difficulty using language appropriately in social situations.

Stuttering (Fluency Disorder)
Interruptions in the flow of speech, such as repetitions or prolongations.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain injury that can impact communication, memory and cognitive function.

Voice Disorders
Changes in voice quality, pitch or strength that affect communication.

Helpful Resources

Professional Organizations

Medical & Condition-Specific Resources

Pediatric & Developmental Resources

Speech & Swallowing Treatments

Local & State Resources

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