SSD Entry

Which of the following is defined as difficulty producing speech sounds or trouble with speech sound quality?

• Apraxia of speech

• Phonological disorder

• Articulation disorder

A child with SSD may have difficulty with:

• Understanding language

• Reading comprehension

• Pronouncing certain sounds

What is the primary difference between phonological disorder and articulation disorder?

• Age of onset

• Type of speech sound difficulty

• Severity of symptoms

What is a common characteristic of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)?

• Reduced vocabulary

• Inconsistent errors in speech

• Difficulty understanding grammar

Which assessment tool is often used to evaluate articulation disorders?

• Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA)

• Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)

•  Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF)

A child who substitutes one sound for another (e.g., saying "wed" for "red") is demonstrating:

• A phonological process disorder

• Dysarthria

• Phonological awareness deficit

What is a potential cause of speech sound disorders?

• Hearing loss

• Visual impairment

• Emotional disturbance

What does the term "fronting" refer to in the context of speech sound disorders?

• Producing sounds farther back in the mouth

• Using a simpler sound for a more complex one

• Substituting a front sound for a back sound

Which disorder is characterized by slow, labored speech with limited vocal control?

• Stuttering

• Childhood apraxia of speech

• Dysarthria

Which type of speech sound disorder is often associated with inconsistent errors and difficulty planning speech movements?

• Phonological disorder

• Articulation disorder

•  Childhood apraxia of speech