Definition and descriptions of Impairment, Disability and Handicap: WHO in 1980, draws a three fold distinction between the Impairment, Disability and Handicap. Impairment: Impairment is any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure...
Definition and descriptions of Delay and Deviancy: In general, a child who exibit progression of development at a slower rate is referred as Delay. Whereas Deviancy refers to anything that is different from normal or expected. In child language development may...
Introduction to Language Disorder: Language is the words we use to share ideas and get what we want. A person with a language disorder may have problems: understanding talking reading writing Language Disorder: Impaired comprehension and problem in using of spoken,...
Introduction to Speech Disorders: Speech is how we say sounds and words. People with speech problems may: not say sounds clearly have a hoarse or raspy voice repeat sounds or pause when speaking, called stuttering Speech Disorder: An Impairment of the speech sounds,...
What is Rehabilitation and Habilitation?: Audiologic, or hearing, rehabilitation helps people with hearing loss. Rehabilitation, or rehab for short, helps people relearn skills that they have lost. If an older child or adult loses her hearing, rehab can help her learn...
