The following are the most common symptoms of communication disorders. Even though these are the most common children can experience these sypmtoms differently.


• No speech at all or a very limited vocabulary


• Difficulty understanding simple directions or inability to name objects


• Ability to speak but continuing problems with communication after reaching school age


• Problems understanding and formulating words after reaching school age


• Difficulty understanding or expressing abstract ideas by teen years


The symptoms of communication disorders may resemble other problems or medical conditions, which can further complicate a diagnosis.