What is a Language Disorder?

Language Disorder is a communication disorder that impacts children. It affects their ability to understand and articulate language, both in written and spoken form. Children with language disorder often struggle with sentence construction, word order, and frequently use filler words like “um.” These challenges can have negative impacts on their daily life, including interactions at home, school, and with peers. It is important to note that language disorder is distinct from speech sound disorder, where the child struggles with producing sounds. In language disorder, the child can make sounds, but encounters difficulties in using them effectively for communication.