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Elective Mutism
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A condition found in emotionally disturbed children who do not speak or who speak only in certain circumstances

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Language Disorders
Definition
Impairment of deviant development of comprehension or use of spoken, written, or other symbol system.
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Mutism
Definition
Inability to speak caused by a speech disorder.
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Phonology
Definition
The sound system of language: the rule for using the sounds of language
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Receptive Disorders
Definition
Disorders that interfere with the comprehension of spoken language
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Speech Disorders
Definition
Problems encountered in the oral production of language; an impairment of verbal communication such that the intelligibility of spoken language is reduced.
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Retinopathy of Prematurity
Definition
A condition that affects the retina and the vitreous humour
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Refractive Errors
Definition
an error in the focusing of light by the eye and a frequent reason for reduced visual acuity.
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Visual Acuity
Definition
The measure of the smallest image distinguishable by the eye
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Tympanic Membrane
Definition
A tough, tightly stretched tissue that seperates the outer from the middle ear
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Speech Reception Threshold (SRT)
Definition
The level at which an individual actually understands speech.
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Cochlear Implants
Definition
An electronic device that provides auditory information to individuals who have severe to profound sensorineural hearing losses in both ears and who receive limited or no benefit from conventional hearing aids.
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Communication Mode
Definition
The form in which the content of a message is expressed.
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Conductive Hearing Loss
Definition
Hearing losses caused by problems in the mechanical transmission of sound waves through the outer and middle ear.
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Cataract
Definition
An opacity of the lens or its capsule that restricts the eye's ability to receive light and interferes with central and peripheral visual acuity.
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Glaucoma
Definition
A condition caused by interocular pressure on the eyeball.
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Hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness caused by too short an eye or too flat a corneal surface.
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Myopia
Definition
Nearsightedness; the greatest single cause of defective vision in children and young adults. 
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Photophobia
Definition
A condition in which very bright light blinds the individual and thus decreases acuity. 
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Retinoblastoma
Definition
A condition that results from a malignant tumour on the retina that may spread to the optic nerve and other areas.
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Strabismus
Definition
One of the most common oculomoter problems, resulting from inefficient ocular motor mobility.
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Nystagmus
Definition
A rhythmic involuntary movement of the eyes.
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Astigmatism
Definition
A condition that results from an irregularity in the curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye
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Recidivist
Definition
The act of a person repeating an undesirable behavior after they have either experienced negative consequences of that behavior, or have been treated or trained to extinguish that behavior
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Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Definition
A term that describes individuals who suffer from chronic disabilities that result in functional limitations in major life activities.
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Echolalia
Definition
Speech that is an immediate imitation of the speech of some other speaker.
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Neologisms
Definition
Non-words or words that are obviously peculiar.
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Self-stimulation
Definition
Stereotypy, or self-stimulatory behavior, refers to repetitive body movements or repetitive movement of object
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