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Glossary of terms
Understand common speech-language terms with our specialized glossary.
Autism
A developmental condition characterized by difficulty with social communication as well as the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors. ASD impacts how people understand social cues and interact with other people across contexts.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
A motor speech disorder where the brain has difficulty planning the movements needed for clear speech.
Cluttering
A fluency disorder characterized by a rate that is perceived to be abnormally rapid, irregular or both.
Executive Functioning
A set of cognitive skills that help with planning, organizing, problem-solving, attention, and self-regulation.
Language
The system of words and rules used to understand and express ideas through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Literacy
The ability to read and write, closely tied to language skills like vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
Social Communication
How and why individuals interact with others. This includes understanding and use of verbal and nonverbal means to engage with others across contexts, as well as understanding others' mental states and emotions to guide social responses.
Speech Sound Disorders
Difficulty producing speech sounds clearly, making it harder to be understood by others. May include articulation disorders, phonological processing disorders and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
Stuttering
A disruption in the flow of speech—such as repetitions, prolongations, or blocks—often with secondary behaviors and negative thoughts and feelings that may impact overall clarity and willingness to communicate.
Autism
A developmental condition characterized by difficulty with social communication as well as the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors. ASD impacts how people understand social cues and interact with other people across contexts.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
A motor speech disorder where the brain has difficulty planning the movements needed for clear speech.
Cluttering
A fluency disorder characterized by a rate that is perceived to be abnormally rapid, irregular or both.
Executive Functioning
A set of cognitive skills that help with planning, organizing, problem-solving, attention, and self-regulation.
Language
The system of words and rules used to understand and express ideas through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Literacy
The ability to read and write, closely tied to language skills like vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
Social Communication
How and why individuals interact with others. This includes understanding and use of verbal and nonverbal means to engage with others across contexts, as well as understanding others' mental states and emotions to guide social responses.
Speech Sound Disorders
Difficulty producing speech sounds clearly, making it harder to be understood by others. May include articulation disorders, phonological processing disorders and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
Stuttering
A disruption in the flow of speech—such as repetitions, prolongations, or blocks—often with secondary behaviors and negative thoughts and feelings that may impact overall clarity and willingness to communicate.
Autism
A developmental condition characterized by difficulty with social communication as well as the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors. ASD impacts how people understand social cues and interact with other people across contexts.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
A motor speech disorder where the brain has difficulty planning the movements needed for clear speech.
Cluttering
A fluency disorder characterized by a rate that is perceived to be abnormally rapid, irregular or both.
Executive Functioning
A set of cognitive skills that help with planning, organizing, problem-solving, attention, and self-regulation.
Language
The system of words and rules used to understand and express ideas through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Literacy
The ability to read and write, closely tied to language skills like vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
Social Communication
How and why individuals interact with others. This includes understanding and use of verbal and nonverbal means to engage with others across contexts, as well as understanding others' mental states and emotions to guide social responses.
Speech Sound Disorders
Difficulty producing speech sounds clearly, making it harder to be understood by others. May include articulation disorders, phonological processing disorders and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
Stuttering
A disruption in the flow of speech—such as repetitions, prolongations, or blocks—often with secondary behaviors and negative thoughts and feelings that may impact overall clarity and willingness to communicate.
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Helpful websites & publications
Keep scrolling to explore trusted websites handpicked by Communication Connect—designed to keep you informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Stuttering Association
National Stuttering Association
National Organization of
Young People Who Stutter
National Organization
of Young People
Who Stutter
The Stuttering
Foundation
The Stuttering
Foundation
Apraxia Kids
Apraxia Kids
StutterTalk Podcast
StutterTalk Podcast