A common problem with PDD is where the subtleties of speech production are unusual: disturbed in rate, rhythm, and intonation. The disturbed child or adult sounds unusual to the normal listener, even when the speech content is normal. This is labeled

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The term used to describe the problem with speech production in PDD is dysprosody, which encompasses disturbances in rate, rhythm, and intonation. "Aphonia" refers to the complete absence of voice, and "dysrythmia" is not a commonly used term in this context.

A Common Problem with PDD Is Where the Subtleties of Speech