Intermediate
Technical
IVT
articulation disorder
A speech disorder characterized by difficulty producing specific speech sounds clearly and accurately.
Full Definition
An articulation disorder involves persistent difficulty producing one or more speech sounds correctly, resulting in speech that may be difficult to understand. These disorders can involve sound substitutions, omissions, additions, or distortions. Common examples include difficulty with /r/, /s/, or /l/ sounds. Articulation disorders may result from structural abnormalities, hearing loss, motor difficulties, or unknown causes. Early intervention is important as these disorders can impact social communication and academic success.
In Context
- "The child presents with an articulation disorder affecting sibilant sounds that impacts speech intelligibility." — speech-language pathology report
- "Articulation therapy will focus on correct tongue placement for target sounds." — treatment plan
Also known as
speech sound disorder
Don't confuse with
phonological disorder
apraxia of speech