These are difficulties in the rhythm, speed and continuity of speech. The person has difficulties to reproduce his/her speech in a comfortable and fluent manner, without inappropriate pauses or blocking.
Stuttering, also called dysphemia, is a speech disorder that involves frequent and significant problems with fluency and continuity of speech.
Tachylalia is a speech fluency disorder, characterized by too fast a rhythm and disordered speech. Generally, words are shortened or syllables are confused.
Bradylalia is a speech fluency disorder characterized by a too slow rhythm, with suspensions or elongations, the tone of voice is monotonous. Sounds are frequently repeated or excessively prolonged or there are unjustified pauses.
- Language delay
- Specific Language Disorder (SLD)
- Dysphemia/Stuttering
- Taquilalia/Tachyfemia
- Bradylalia/Bradiphemia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Mutism