Only Section Facts About Communication . . . Anyone of any age can have a communication disorder or swallowing problem.
Some disorders are more difficult to recognize than others.
Ten percent of Albertans suffer from hearing and speech disorders. Language Disorders - Children with language disorders may be slower to develop vocabulary and grammar skills. Some children may continue to have problems understanding the language they hear or read. Adults with aphasia may show loss of speech and language skills after a stroke or head injury. Articulation disorders - People with articulation disorders have difficulty pronouncing words.