2nd November 2023

Alex is a 5-year-old boy brought in by his parents, who are concerned that he has been having some communication difficulties

Alex is a 5-year-old boy brought in by his parents, who are concerned that he has been having some communication difficulties at school since he started in year one two months ago after previously normal development. You decide to ask Alex directly about this: he gives you a clearly articulated, rhythmically normal (without stuttering), syntactically correct and age appropriate response.

Which of the following is likely to be the nature of the communication difficulties?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.