What type of disorder is characterized by impaired comprehension and/or use of spoken language?

The most accurate characterization of the described condition is a language disorder. This type of disorder specifically refers to difficulties with various components of language, including the ability to understand (comprehension) and express (use) spoken language effectively. Language disorders can manifest in problems with vocabulary, grammar, and the ability to formulate sentences, leading to challenges in both verbal communication and the understanding of language.

While pragmatics disorder focuses on the social use of language and the rules governing conversation, it does not directly address overall comprehension and production of language. Receptive language disorder involves specifically understanding language but does not encompass the production aspect, which is included in a broader language disorder. Communicative disorder is a more general term that encompasses various speech and language issues, but it is less precise compared to the classification of a language disorder in this context. Thus, identifying the condition as a language disorder accurately captures the range of challenges related to both comprehension and expressive use of spoken language.