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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Example Sentences

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 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