Identify the Signs of Communication Disorders
Collection by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The Identify the Signs campaign aims to educate the public about the warning signs of communication disorders. Speech, language, and hearing disorders are treatable and early detection is a major contributor to speedier recoveries, shortened treatment periods, and reduced costs for individuals and society alike.
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Trying to solve the inequality of words.