SPEECH PATHOLOGY EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100 PERCENT CORRECT
◉ Wernicke's aphasia
Answer: Wernicke's aphasia (receptive aphasia) is a language
disorder caused by damage to the brain's left temporal lobe
(Wernicke's area), resulting in impaired language comprehension
and fluent, yet nonsensical "word salad" speech
◉ Broca's Aphasia
Answer: Broca's aphasia, or expressive aphasia, is a non-fluent
communication disorder caused by brain damage (commonly
stroke) in the frontal lobe. Individuals know what they want to say
but produce slow, halting, and effortful speech, often omitting small
words. While comprehension is relatively preserved, they often face
high frustration
◉ Communication disorder vs difference
Answer: A different is variations (not a deficit). For example, an
accent.
, A disorder is an impairment that negatively affects functioning and
participation.
◉ Developmental language disorder (DLD)
Answer: lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting
approximately 1 in 14 children, causing persistent difficulties in
understanding and using spoken language.
◉ The antiquated term for DLD is ____?
Answer: Specific language impairment (SLI)
◉ What is a functional disorder?
Answer: No known cause. a medical condition where the body's
systems (such as the brain or gut) do not function properly, but all
structural tests (like MRIs or blood tests) come back normal.
◉ Functional disability
Answer: A functional disability is a long-term physical, mental, or
cognitive limitation that restricts a person's capacity to perform
essential daily tasks (such as walking, dressing, or working) without
assistance
◉ Congenital disorder
Answer: A disorder which is present at birth or before birth
COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100 PERCENT CORRECT
◉ Wernicke's aphasia
Answer: Wernicke's aphasia (receptive aphasia) is a language
disorder caused by damage to the brain's left temporal lobe
(Wernicke's area), resulting in impaired language comprehension
and fluent, yet nonsensical "word salad" speech
◉ Broca's Aphasia
Answer: Broca's aphasia, or expressive aphasia, is a non-fluent
communication disorder caused by brain damage (commonly
stroke) in the frontal lobe. Individuals know what they want to say
but produce slow, halting, and effortful speech, often omitting small
words. While comprehension is relatively preserved, they often face
high frustration
◉ Communication disorder vs difference
Answer: A different is variations (not a deficit). For example, an
accent.
, A disorder is an impairment that negatively affects functioning and
participation.
◉ Developmental language disorder (DLD)
Answer: lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting
approximately 1 in 14 children, causing persistent difficulties in
understanding and using spoken language.
◉ The antiquated term for DLD is ____?
Answer: Specific language impairment (SLI)
◉ What is a functional disorder?
Answer: No known cause. a medical condition where the body's
systems (such as the brain or gut) do not function properly, but all
structural tests (like MRIs or blood tests) come back normal.
◉ Functional disability
Answer: A functional disability is a long-term physical, mental, or
cognitive limitation that restricts a person's capacity to perform
essential daily tasks (such as walking, dressing, or working) without
assistance
◉ Congenital disorder
Answer: A disorder which is present at birth or before birth
