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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

Aphasia is a communication disorder and feature of FTD, an incurable neurological disease that can cause unexplained personality changes and apathy, as well as struggles with decision-making, speaking and language comprehension.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2023

The announcement came about one year after he retired from acting, citing a communication disorder known as aphasia, which had since progressed.

From Washington Post Mar. 6, 2023

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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