What is articulation disorder?
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Articulation disorder refers to difficulty in producing speech sounds or pronouncing them correctly. It is a type of speech disorder that affects the clarity and accuracy of speech. In individuals with an articulation disorder, the production of certain speech sounds may be distorted, substituted, omitted, or added inappropriately, making their speech difficult to understand. This can affect their ability to communicate effectively with others. Articulation disorders can vary in severity and can involve one or more speech sounds. Causes of articulation disorders can include developmental delays, structural abnormalities of the speech organs, hearing impairments, or neurological conditions. Speech therapy is often recommended to help individuals with articulation disorders improve their speech production and intelligibility.