Which disorder is commonly associated with a comprehension deficit?

Which disorder is commonly associated with a comprehension deficit?

• A. AOS
• B. Dysarthria
• C. Aphasia
• D. Cluttering

Answer: (C)

Comprehension deficits point to a disruption in language processing rather than how speech is produced. Aphasia is the disorder that most often involves understanding spoken or written language, and it can also affect expression depending on the subtype. That makes it the best match for a comprehension deficit. In contrast, apraxia of speech is a motor planning issue that disrupts the sequencing of speech movements, while comprehension is usually preserved. Dysarthria affects the muscles and control of speech execution, not understanding language. Cluttering mainly involves rapid, pressured speech and fluency issues, and any processing speed problems are not the defining feature. So, you’d expect comprehension difficulties most characteristically with aphasia.

Comprehension deficits point to a disruption in language processing rather than how speech is produced. Aphasia is the disorder that most often involves understanding spoken or written language, and it can also affect expression depending on the subtype. That makes it the best match for a comprehension deficit. In contrast, apraxia of speech is a motor planning issue that disrupts the sequencing of speech movements, while comprehension is usually preserved. Dysarthria affects the muscles and control of speech execution, not understanding language. Cluttering mainly involves rapid, pressured speech and fluency issues, and any processing speed problems are not the defining feature. So, you’d expect comprehension difficulties most characteristically with aphasia.