Bland L E
Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, KY 40292, USA.
J Ky Med Assoc. 1996 May;94(5):197-201.
Development of communication skills is an essential component of human growth. The ability to express oneself is crucial for social, emotional, educational, and vocational success in society. A popular theory of language development suggests that humans are social creatures who crave contact with one another. In view of this need to communicate and interact, it is apparent that people without adequate communication skills may face obstacles in many areas of life. As children grow and develop, there is an expectation that they will learn to talk. Numerous factors, from hearing loss to developmental delays, contribute to communication impairment. When the expectation of normal speech and language is not met, social and emotional problems can result, in addition to the communication disorder. Many problems secondary to communication disorders, such as isolation, ridicule, and academic failure, can be prevented with early identification and intervention.
沟通技能的发展是人类成长的重要组成部分。自我表达能力对于在社会中取得社交、情感、教育和职业成功至关重要。一种流行的语言发展理论认为，人类是渴望相互接触的社会生物。鉴于这种沟通和互动的需求，显然缺乏足够沟通技能的人在生活的许多方面可能会面临障碍。随着儿童的成长和发展，人们期望他们学会说话。从听力损失到发育迟缓等众多因素都会导致沟通障碍。当正常言语和语言的期望未得到满足时，除了沟通障碍外，还可能导致社交和情感问题。许多由沟通障碍引发的问题，如孤立、嘲笑和学业失败，都可以通过早期识别和干预来预防。
