Aphasia
Aphasia is an acquired neurogenic language disorder resulting from an injury to the brain, typically…
Learn MoreLanguage Disorder in Adults
A language disorder is an impaired comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/or other symbol systems.
What Is Language Disorder?
A language disorder is an impaired comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/or other symbol systems. The disorder may involve (1) the form of language (phonology, morphology, syntax), (2) the content of language (semantics), and/or (3) the function of language in communication (pragmatics) in any combination.
Form of Language
Phonology is the sound system of a language and the rules that govern the sound combinations.
Morphology is the system that governs the structure of words and the construction of word forms.
The syntax is the system governing the order and combination of words to form sentences and the relationships among the elements within a sentence.
Content of Language
Semantics is the system that governs the meanings of words and sentences.
Function of Language
Pragmatics is the system that combines the above language components in functional and socially appropriate communication.
Adults can acquire a language disorder due to an injury to the brain and stroke or it can be developmental and /or occur during childhood. Adult language disorder is known as Aphasia. Persian Speech Clinic can help adults with language disorders to improve their language skills.
