Speech and language impairment may be any of several problems that make it difficult to communicate.
See also:
Language impairment; Impairment of speech; Inability to speak; Aphasia; Dysarthria; Slurred speech; Dysphonia voice disorders
Common speech and language disorders include:
APHASIA
Aphasia is loss of the ability to understand or express spoken...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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