According to ASHA, what is the distinction between a communication difference and a communication disorder?
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A
A difference reflects a variation from another language or dialect and is not a disorder; a disorder impairs communication within the individual's own community
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B
A difference is a mild disorder, while a disorder is a severe impairment
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C
Both terms are interchangeable in clinical documentation
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D
A difference applies only to bilingual clients, while a disorder applies to monolingual clients