Communication Chain, intro and normative data

Question 1

Define communication disorder

Answer 1

• A breakdown in transmission/reception of a signal

- An impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend language (one or more issues possible)

Question 2

Define developmental

Answer 2

• Something goes wrong in the typical process of acquisition and causes a disorder
• From birth

Question 3

Define acquired

Answer 3

• Something interferes with typical adult communication
• Can be caused by developmental problem, acquired disease, trauma or ageing process
• Not from birth