Mixed Media Painting (Detail) by Choichun Leung / Dumbo Arts Center: Art Under the Bridge Festival 2009 / 20090926.10D.54933.P1.L1 / SML

What is the Difference between Expressive and Receptive Language Disorder?

There are two main types of language disorder: receptive and expressive and both are types of learning disability. So what is the difference between expressive and receptive language disorder and what is the prognosis for a person diagnosed with a language disorder? For a child or adult to be diagnosed with a language disorder, they [...] Read more »

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Examples of Non Verbal Communication in Everyday Life: How Important is it?

Non verbal communication is a part of everyday life. How we say things, in conjunction with our body language, can make a huge difference in our interpersonal relationships since these unspoken expressions of our innermost thoughts and emotions can tell others what we are thinking, irrespective of what we might be saying. But in order [...] Read more »

What is Expressive Aphasia? Causes, Symptoms and Communication Strategies

Expressive aphasia is also referred to as Broca’s aphasia or agrammatic aphasia and is one of a larger group of disorders known as aphasia. A patient with expressive dysphasia loses their ability to speak or write language as a result of damage or developmental failure of specific sections of the anterior parts of the brain. [...] Read more »

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How to Define Non Verbal Communication?

Effective communication is the key to building successful relationships, both in our personal lives and at work. But although words are obviously very important, nonverbal communication is also crucial. So how do experts define non verbal communication and what difference do effective nonverbal communication skills make? Nonverbal communication can be defined as body language. When [...] Read more »