articulation disorder
[/ɑːr.tɪk.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən dɪs.ˈɔːr.dər/]
nounpl: articulation disorders
transtorno de articulação
1. A speech disorder characterized by difficulty in producing sounds correctly, affecting the clarity and intelligibility of speech
The child was diagnosed with an articulation disorder affecting the pronunciation of 'r' and 's' sounds.
A criança foi diagnosticada com um transtorno de articulação afetando a pronúncia dos sons 'r' e 's'.
2. A condition in which a person cannot produce certain phonemes or speech sounds accurately due to motor or structural problems
Speech therapy can help address articulation disorders in early childhood.
A fonoaudiologia pode ajudar a abordar transtornos de articulação na primeira infância.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, articulation disorders are commonly identified and treated in educational settings. In Brazil, speech-language pathology (fonoaudiologia) has become increasingly important in schools and healthcare systems. Early intervention programs are emphasized in both countries as they significantly improve outcomes. The term is frequently used by speech-language pathologists (fonoaudiólogos in Portuguese) and educators.
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