Articulation disorder

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Articulation Disorder

Articulation disorder (pronounced: ar-tic-u-la-tion dis-or-der) is a type of speech disorder that involves difficulty in articulating certain sounds correctly.

Etymology

The term "articulation" comes from the Latin articulatio, meaning "joint" or "division into joints", and the term "disorder" comes from the Old French desordre, meaning "lack of order or sequence". In the context of speech, articulation refers to the physical movements of the mouth, tongue, and throat to produce speech sounds.

Definition

An articulation disorder is characterized by difficulties in the motor production of speech sounds, which can affect an individual's ability to be understood by others. This can include substituting one sound for another (e.g., saying "wabbit" instead of "rabbit"), omitting a sound (e.g., saying "nana" instead of "banana"), or distorting a sound (e.g., saying "shlip" instead of "slip").

Related Terms

  • Phonological disorder: A type of speech disorder that involves difficulty understanding and using the sound system of a language, which is different from an articulation disorder that involves difficulty producing sounds.
  • Speech-language pathology: The field of healthcare that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders, including articulation disorders.
  • Speech therapy: A type of therapy used to treat speech disorders, including articulation disorders.

Treatment

Treatment for articulation disorders typically involves speech therapy, where a speech-language pathologist works with the individual to practice the correct production of speech sounds. This can involve a variety of techniques, such as demonstrating how to move the mouth to make a certain sound, providing feedback on the individual's speech, and providing exercises to practice at home.

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