BUFFALO, N.Y. – A 5-year-old wearing headphones is instructed by a prerecorded voice to repeat what they hear word for word. Such a test, called sentence recall, measures auditory processing, memory ...

Communication disorders affect a person’s ability to detect, receive, process, and comprehend the concepts or symbols necessary for communication. It can affect hearing, language, and speech. Causes ...

Speech sound disorder (SSD) encompasses a group of communication disorders in which children have persistent difficulty articulating words or sounds correctly. Speech sound production requires both ...

One out of every four kindergartners in the United States is Latino, making bilingual communities like we have in Southern Arizona the norm, rather than the exception. Tucson is also a refugee ...

Speech-language pathologists or speech therapists can help when you are having problems speaking, communicating, or swallowing due to a wide range of conditions, including speech delays or strokes.

Screening for language disorders is best done early and often, but it’s not always easy to get the equipment and staff to every kid in a timely fashion. At least a basic level of screening, however, ...