13.4 Etiology and Treatment 13.5 Communication Disorders

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary related to communication and genetic disorders.

Down syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.

Fetal alcohol syndrome

A disorder caused by environmental factors due to ethanol exposure while developing in the womb.

Fragile X syndrome

A genetic disorder resulting from a single gene mutation in FMR1.

Childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)

A disorder where the standard fluency and rhythm of speech is interrupted, causing repetition or prolongation of words and syllables.

Communication disorder

Any disorder that affects someone's ability to comprehend, detect, or apply language and speech effectively.

Dysarthria

A group of speech disorders resulting from disturbances in muscular control over the speech mechanism.

Social (pragmatic) communication disorder (SCD)

Difficulties in the social uses of verbal and nonverbal communication impacting social relationships.

Speech sound disorder (phonological disorder)

Problems with pronunciation and articulation of native language.

Unspecified communication disorder

A description for those with symptoms of a communication disorder who do not meet all criteria.