Learning what Expressive Language Disorder is from Therapy Group of Tucson

Expressive Language Disorder is the term used to describe difficulties with verbal and written expression. Speech Pathologist Kyle Meades from the Therapy Group of Tucson will discuss the most common signs and symptoms of Expressive Language Disorder and ways to improve the condition.

[@JasonSilverstein]

I was diagnosed with expressive language delay as an adult. My purpose is to help people who have had trouble talking like me because I know how hard it is. I have done some videos on my channel about the subject to show an example of someone who has worked through it the best they can.

[@LoveLife-gv8jg]

Thank you. I will check it out. My teen son has mixed expressive/receptive language delay

[@Cac95]

What he said about ear infections made so much sense to me. I have never been diagnosed with Expressive Language Disorder but I have always had a lot of issues with my speech and had problems with ear infections when I was very young. I am now highly considering trying to look ELD and get some help to change.

[@LilDobermangirl]

im an adult with this disorder and it is vary frustrating

[@kathryncotter4933]

I have expressive language disorder I can do written expression but I can't verbalize

[@conye1756]

Good to know Kathryn!

[@JasonSilverstein]

Me too. I can write just fine, talking is harder. I did some videos about this on my channel.

[@conye1756]

Jason Silverstein good to know Jason!

[@alexandrapalacios3955]

This is exactly me

[@Leo-kz4om]

I think I have this because I can type fine but it's really hard for me to communicate well

[@vanillarosiee]

I feel like he is describing my son. He had same middle ear infection issue. His receptive language has been developed. Right now he is struggling with expressive language. Grandma example describes my son 😍

[@allanaguilar6289]

I notice something that seems to always not be addreased: the kids who were missed and undiagnosed then grew up struggling with many things that "normal" kids, teens, and adults could do naturally. it's as if these undiagnosed kids never existed and never became adults with chronic low self-worth, self-esteem and the probable co-morbidities that eventually develop because of such struggles (i.e. anxiety disorders, depression, amd more). I was a non-white child of immigrant parents who grew up in the 80's. the awareness about language disorders in the 80s was rudimentary compared to now. also, pretty much all research done on language disorders (and developmental disorders, in general) were likely done with white children who's presentation of symptoms were often going to be culturally different from non-white and/or immigrant kids. I was actually sent to a speech therapist when I was 6 years old (early 80s) because my teacher couldnt tell if I knew how to read because I just didnt speak in class. the speech therapist figured out I could read relatively well for my age and decided I didnt need speech therapy. and thus began my journey of isolation, confusion, self-loathing, and fear due to not being recognized as having a language disorder. it's all still stuff I'm struggling with at 47. there've been generations of individuals who have felt lost in the "jungle" of a language-abled society.

[@yourneologism]

Ways to improve?

[@LoveLife-gv8jg]

Speech therapy

[@ametistametist670]

Can you suggest any speech or occupational therapy services in Iowa?