Moreover, these verbal and nonverbal cues were not developed during childhood, as normally expected.
Symptoms of Communication Disorders
There are various types of CDs.
Communication Disorders Are Mostly Diagnosed in Children
CDs can be diagnosed in both adults and children.
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Most research on social impairment, however, has been performed in toddlers, kids, and adolescents.
SCD does not impact language comprehension, such as grammar or punctuation.
It causes limitation in effective communication and being understood.
To be diagnosed, the symptoms have to interfere with social, academic, or work performance.
Childhood-onset Fluency Disorder
Childhood-onset fluency disorder is also known as stuttering.
It can include:
The disturbance causes anxiety or limitations in social, academic, or work functioning.
However, there need to be other symptoms present to meet criteria for an ASD disorder.
SCD and other communication disorders commonly co-occur with other neurodevelopmental disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Assessing Communication Disorders
It can sometimes be challenging to diagnose communication disorders.
It can involve different professionals, including pediatricians, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, teachers, and developmental psychologists.
Parents and teachers assess the childs communication and social interactions every day and report the behavior to the clinician.
They also observe both verbal and nonverbal communication between the child and adults.
They analyze how the child converses, asks questions, and responds to questions.
Examiners additionally examine facial expressions, gestures, and eye movements.
Assessments
Clinicians use certain assessment measures to assess different aspects of a child’s communication skills.
This may involve asking them to identify and interpret specific factors of stories and express these narratives coherently.
Treatment
Treatment for communication disorders may include speech and language therapy and social skills training.
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