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| + | Disorders of communication are diagnosed in children with impairing deficits in '''language''', '''speech''', and '''communication'''. These terms are used interchangeably in the community, but actually refer to specific and distinct aspects of communication: | ||
| + | '''Language''' is a system of verbal, written, or visual '''symbols''' used for communication. American Sign language is one such system. | ||
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| + | '''Speech''' is the production of sounds for the purpose of communication. | ||
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| + | '''Communication'' is a general term for '''verbal''' and '''non-verbal''' behaviors, including unintentional behaviors, that carry some meaning to others. | ||
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Communication disorders are categorized under the Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the DSM-5 and thus, have an onset '''during the developmental period.''' Included are: | Communication disorders are categorized under the Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the DSM-5 and thus, have an onset '''during the developmental period.''' Included are: | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 2 September 2015
Introduction
Disorders of communication are diagnosed in children with impairing deficits in language, speech, and communication. These terms are used interchangeably in the community, but actually refer to specific and distinct aspects of communication:
Language is a system of verbal, written, or visual symbols used for communication. American Sign language is one such system.
Speech is the production of sounds for the purpose of communication.
'Communication is a general term for verbal and non-verbal behaviors, including unintentional behaviors, that carry some meaning to others.
Diagnostic considerations
Communication disorders are categorized under the Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the DSM-5 and thus, have an onset during the developmental period. Included are:
- Language disorder (315.39/F80.9)
- Speech sound disorder (315.39/F80.0)
- Childhood-onset fluency disorder/stuttering (315.35/F80.81)
- Social (pragmatic) communication disorder (315.39/F80.89)
Other impairing communication disorders can be classified as Unspecified communication disorder (307.9/F80.9)