What are the different areas of speech and language? 

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• Language is the use of words or symbols that represent concepts for social interaction and communication with one another:

•Speech is the production of language. Speech consists of the following areas:

              ·Articulation: the production of speech sounds

              ·Voice: Use of the vocal folds and breathing to produce sound

              ·Fluency :The rhythm of speech 

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What is a language disorder?

When a person has trouble understanding others (receptive language), or sharing   thoughts, ideas, and feelings completely (expressive language), then he or she has a language disorder.

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What is a speech disorder?

When a person is unable to produce speech sounds correctly or fluently, or has problems with his or her voice, then he or she has a speech disorder.

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When should I seek out a speech language therapist? 

We are consistently developing language as we grow. Challenges may arise which are not always indicative of a speech and language delay. However, some signs indicative of a speech and/or language disorder are the following: 

• Difficulty interacting with others

• Making few sounds

• Does not use gestures to communicate

• Says only few words

• Does not put words together to make sentences

• Difficulty paying and/or talking with others

• Problems with early reading and writing skills

• Produces speech or sounds that are not understood by others

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