A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech and it may range in severity. A communication disorder may be developmental or acquired. Individuals may demonstrate one or any combination of communication disorders and may result in a primary disability or it may be secondary to other disabilities. -definition from the American Speech and Hearing Association