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communication disorder

American  

noun

  1. any of a number of disorders, as autism or deafness, that partially or totally prevent verbal or written expression or comprehension.


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Zak, 17, has Autism Spectrum Disorder, along with social anxiety, global developmental delay, and social and communication disorder.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025

My message for Bruce Willis and for everyone out there struggling with aphasia — or any other communication disorder — is that you are not alone.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2022

According to the National Aphasia Assn., the condition is an acquired communication disorder that impairs the ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2022

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association does not consider accents a type of communication disorder.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2021

The Annie Glenn Award was created to honor individuals who overcome a communication disorder.

From Washington Times ● May 19, 2020

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