Signs of a communication disorder
Because communication begins to develop at birth, one can watch for
and be aware of warning signs at any age. The signs vary with the
age of the child, but may include:
- feeding difficulties;
- disinterest in communication or interaction;
- slow or atypical acquisition of words and/or sounds;
- unusual word combinations or sentence patterns;
- inability to follow directions, answer questions appropriately,
or understand what others are saying to him/her;
- difficulty in being understood by others;
- frequent sound, syllable, or word repetitions (fluency or
stuttering);
- exhibiting frustration in attempts to communicate, or frustration
of those with whom he/she is attempting to communicate;
- difficulties in school;
- difficulties in social situations, or in getting along with others.