Linguistica - Neurolinguistics

a condition in which an individual has difficulties with the comprehension or expression of language, which may affect their ability to communicate effectively and use language appropriately in various contexts

disturbo del linguaggio, disordine del linguaggio

a region in the brain responsible for speech production and language processing

area di Broca, zona di Broca

a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing

area di Wernicke, zona di Wernicke

a difficulty or impairment in word finding or word retrieval

anomìa, difficoltà nel recupero delle parole

a language disorder resulting from brain damage or injury that impairs an individual's ability to understand, produce, and use language

afasia

a type of language disorder characterized by difficulty in producing fluent and grammatically complex speech while comprehension remains relatively intact

afasia di Broca, afasia brocana

a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, developmental delays, and a unique cognitive profile, including strong verbal abilities and sociable personality traits

sindrome di Williams

a rare childhood neurological disorder characterized by the sudden or gradual onset of language regression, seizures, and abnormal electroencephalogram patterns

Sindrome di Landau-Kleffner, Sindrome di regressione del linguaggio di Landau-Kleffner

a severe form of language impairment that affects all aspects of language comprehension and production, resulting in significant difficulties in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing

afasia globale

a language disorder characterized by impaired comprehension and fluent speech, often accompanied by paraphasic errors and preserved repetition skills, due to damage in the posterior language areas of the brain

afasia sensoriale transcorticale, afasia transcorticale sensoriale

a language disorder characterized by non-fluent speech output, limited vocabulary, and difficulty initiating and executing speech, typically caused by damage to the frontal regions of the brain involved in language production

afasia motoria transcorticale, afasia transcorticale motoria

a speech disorder characterized by difficulties in producing and organizing speech sounds, resulting in speech that is unclear, difficult to understand, or distorted

disturbo fonologico, disordine fonologico

a communication disorder characterized by difficulties in both understanding and expressing language, including difficulties with vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and verbal expression

disturbo misto del linguaggio ricettivo-espressivo, disturbo del linguaggio misto ricettivo ed espressivo

a communication disorder characterized by difficulties in understanding or processing spoken language, including difficulties with comprehension, following instructions, and understanding the meaning of words and sentences

disturbo del linguaggio recettivo, disordine del linguaggio recettivo

a communication disorder characterized by difficulties in expressing oneself through spoken or written language, including difficulties with vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation, and conveying thoughts and ideas effectively

disturbo del linguaggio espressivo, disturbo espressivo del linguaggio

a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech, such as repetitions, prolongations, and blocks, affecting the smooth and fluent production of language

balbuzie, disartria

a specific learning disorder that affects writing skills, causing difficulties with handwriting, spelling, and written expression

disgrafia

communication disorder characterized by difficulties in understanding and using language in social contexts, including challenges with interpreting and conveying meaning, understanding non-literal language, and engaging in effective social interactions

disturbo pragmatico-semantico, disordine semantico-pragmatico

a condition in which individuals experience difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, or expressing themselves verbally due to underlying challenges in language processing and comprehension

disturbo dell'apprendimento basato sul linguaggio, disabilità di apprendimento linguistico

an anxiety disorder characterized by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations despite having the ability to speak in other contexts

mutismo selettivo, silenzio selettivo

a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties with accurate and fluent word recognition, reading comprehension, and spelling, despite normal intelligence and adequate educational opportunities

dislessia dello sviluppo, dislessia specifica

a condition where a person has ongoing difficulties in learning and using language, usually without any known reason or related problems with thinking or senses

disturbo specifico del linguaggio, impairment specifico del linguaggio

a motor speech disorder that affects the muscles used for speech production, resulting in difficulties with articulation, pronunciation, and overall intelligibility

disartria

a motor speech disorder characterized by difficulty planning and coordinating the movements required for speech production, leading to inconsistent and inaccurate speech

apraxia verbale, disturbo della pianificazione verbale

a term used to describe a symptom of severe disorganized thinking and speech, often associated with certain mental disorders, in which the words and phrases are jumbled and lack coherent meaning or logical connection

insalata di parole, confusione di parole

an unintentional error in speech that occurs when a person produces a different word or phrase than what they intended to say

errore di parola, errore di linguaggio

a mishearing or misinterpretation of speech or sound due to perceptual or cognitive factors

a language disorder characterized by the omission or impairment of grammatical elements and structures in speech and writing

agrammatismo

a language disorder caused by damage to the Wernicke's area of the brain, resulting in fluent but nonsensical speech, poor comprehension, and difficulty finding the right words

afasia di Wernicke, disturbo del linguaggio di Wernicke

a language disorder characterized by the inability to repeat words or phrases despite intact comprehension and fluent speech

afasia di conduzione

the natural process through which individuals acquire and develop language skills, including phonetics, vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatics, typically occurring during childhood

acquisizione del linguaggio, apprendimento del linguaggio