Communication disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental conditions that involve persistent problems related to language and speech. They most commonly occur in children but can persist into ...

Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that can make speaking difficult. It affects the brain pathways involved in speech and can cause problems with coordinating the movements necessary for ...

Researchers believe that stuttering -- a potentially lifelong and debilitating speech disorder -- stems from problems with the circuits in the brain that control speech, but precisely how and where ...

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSAD) at Sacramento State offers the Master of Science (M.S.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The CSAD M.S. courses are designed for ...

Speech language pathologists (SLPs) treat people of all ages for many types of communication and swallowing disorders (also known as dysphagia). Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, ...