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Speech and communication difficulties

Speech and communication difficulties are problems with speaking, understanding or using language. They can affect how clearly someone talks or how well they understand others.

Apraxia of speech

Apraxia of speech (also known as verbal dyspraxia) is a motor speech disorder. You know what you want to say, but your brain has trouble telling your speech muscles how to move. The muscles are not weak but they have lost coordination.

Communicating with someone who cannot talk or hear well

Tips for communicating with someone who has speech or communication difficulties.

Stuttering in adults

Stuttering is an interruption to the flow of your speech that you cannot control. It is also called stammering.