Wrapping Up

For this blog I wanted to research Articulation Disorders. An articulation disorder involves mispronouncing speech sounds by omitting, distorting, substituting or adding sounds. These errors can make it difficult to understanding one’s speech.

The main message that I want people to get from this is that ANYONE can have a speech disorder. Whether a person stutters, or substitutes letters, a speech disorder of any type is a big deal. Thankfully, they can be overcome with the support and encouragement from those closest to the person with the speech disorder.

3 Things I hope readers will take away from this:
Children are expected to make developmental sound “errors” during the language acquisition process.

There is a difference between Articulation and Phonological Disorders. Articulation disorders occur when there is difficulty in producing speech sounds. Whereas Phonological disorders result from a difficulty in organizing speech sounds.

Articulation disorders can result from weak muscles, little control over the tongue or respiratory system, or a general immaturity relating to speech. In some cases (especially adults) it can be caused by hearing impairments, mental retardation, acquired brain injury and certain types of learning disabilities, as well as general speech delays.