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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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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

Two years ago, 86.2% of Americans had not heard of aphasia, while about 7% knew that it was a communication disorder, according to a survey by the National Aphasia Assn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2022

Edd Hetherington, for Maximen, told the court that his client had suffered a developmental disorder that was a combination of both a learning difficulty and a communication disorder.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 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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