title: Communication and its disorders.
abstract: This article defines communication and describes its various disorders. Some of these disorders are associated with other DSM-IV conditions, such as mental retardation or pervasive developmental disorder. Others are specific to the language-learning process. The interactions between communication and psychiatric disorders are discussed. Suggestions for integrating treating approaches among communication disorders and mental health professionals are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Paul
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rubin
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D002657:Child Development; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors