COMMUNICATION ISSUES

Different speech issues that can impact a child:

▪ Comprehension or understanding of language - RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE

▪ The use of language through speech, sign or alternative forms to

communicate wants, needs, thoughts and ideas - EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE

▪ Clarity of speech sounds and spoken language - ARTICULATION

▪ The smoothness or flow with which sounds, syllables, words and

phrases are produced when talking - FLUENCY

▪ The sound that we hear when someone talks which is unique to each person - VOICE

▪ Stuttering

▪ Conversation difficulties