Articulation disorder:
Is a speech disorder involving difficulties articulating specific types of sounds. Articulation disorders often include substitution of one sound for another, frontal lisp (may sound like Sylvester the cartoon cat) Sufferin' succotash- http://www.shea242.com/Sylvester1/sylv01.wav, lateral lisp, or indistinct speech due to improper placement of articulators. |
Causes of Articulation Disorders In children:
There may be any number of causes of articulation disorders: weak muscles, little control over the tongue or respiratory system, or just a generally immaturity related to speech. However, some cases, particularly those in adults, may be related to an associated condition or cause. A general speech delay, hearing impairment, mental retardation, acquired brain injury and certain types of learning disabilities may all contribute to articulation disorders. |