Communication disorder

Communication disorder

The disorder reflects on the low ability to communicate and comprehend one’s feelings with others. It is the disorder of the hearing leading to a communication problem that is either genetic or developing. The primary symptoms center on communication problems and this leads to deficits in the ability to exchange information (Swineford, Thurm, Baird & Wetherby, 2014). The communication abilities of the person can get impaired by disorders resulting from speech, voice, cognition, and hearing. Communication is regarded as a complex cognitive activity that can take verbal or non-verbal features. Skill in communication involves developing several components like pragmatics (Garcia, Laroche & Barrette, 2002).

The language acquisition problems occur at the early stage of development, which is usually a common problem. Children with language disorders present the features of the autistic, which is likely to diminish in the process of making developments in communication skills. Communication disorders turn to be the most common disability globally, and an individual with the disorders possess a deficit in the information exchange abilities with others (Norbury, 2014). The communication disorder may range from the mild to profound as it can be developed or acquired by individuals and can result in primary or secondary disability.

Clinical assessment

Communication disorder has got many effects on the children leading to troubles in the production of sound and problems in understanding speech. The results give rise to communication disorders, a phonological and mixed disorder that is receptive.  The diseases of communication disorders are broad, and the symptoms of each disorder are specified in detail by the DSM5.

Children having disorders in communication displays characteristics like difficulties in expressions, problems in answering the question, learning challenges, and expression ideas (Garcia, Laroche & Barrette, 2002). Having a comprehension of whatever that has been said is also a problem for such students. Correlation of the letters to sounds, learning of alphabets can also be included as a result of the language-based difficulties. Motor problems always result in speech difficulties.

The behavior of individuals forms a significant role in determining whether one is suffering a communication disorder. The weird reactions people possess shows whether those individuals are suffering from either communication disorder or autism (Norbury, 2014). The action like toe walking repeatedly and flapping of wings continually when talking or laughing are weird behaviors which draw concern on the symptoms of autism. Young children with communication disorders may not be able to speak and may lack vocabulary essential for their age. They may be able to talk even when they go to school, but they still have got problems in communication, especially in formulating words. Teens, too, may have communication problems while expressing abstract ideas.

Diagnosis

People identified as having symptoms of communication disorder are first evaluated in speech and language. Psychiatrist for the children is always consulted to check on the behavioral and emotional problems which are perceived to be present on the child (Norbury, 2014). A comprehensive evaluation undertaken involves psychometric testing and designed to logically asses the abilities to reasoning and situational reactions, performance with regards to thinking. The psychological testing also focuses on the cognitive skills of the individuals.

Treatment

Treatment for the communication disorder is determined by the patient’s doctor who based on the medical history, disorder type, the extent of effects caused by the disease, and the tolerance of the child to the therapies.  Coordination between the parent and the doctor or the mental professional provides the basis for the treatment plan, which may involve remediation as a group. Remediation is used in increasing communication in the deficit area. These approaches help with strengths to circumvent the communication deficit  (Norbury,2014).

Modification of the environment forms a vital part of the treatment for communication. Children with communication problems are given more time in the discussions at school or during a test on oral activities for adequate response formulation.

Case Example

Picture a young boy trying to tell his playmates a story to the best of his abilities. As soon as he starts talking, his eyes begin to twitch; his face contorted with grimaces, his lips, limbs, and torso are moving. To add the topping to the cake, his playmates start laughing at him. At such an age, this child is going to think he is abnormal and different from the norms of society. Whenever he speaks, he will have a moment of fear when approaching certain words or sounds during a moment of stuttering. Eventually, if not treated and educated, he will become avoidant, meaning he will avoid using certain words or speaking altogether. The condition will significantly shatter his self-esteem, especially if society is still living in a stigmatized world. Such is the case for many children with a communication disorder, specifically, childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering). The assessment should be done by the mental professional to check on the level of the speech development of the child. Speech therapists in then involved in the treatment process.

Conclusion

Remarkably, early detection and application of the intervention measures can be significant in addressing the essentials for developmental and difficulties in academics to enhance the quality of life which the children have communication disorders experiences. The treatment helps in developing and improving the communication abilities of the individuals. Intervention is also vital in developing alternating strategies with regards to communication options, which enables compensation of the period when there were insufficient communication abilities.