Alternative Names
Articulation deficiency; Voice disorders; Vocal disorders; Disfluency; Communication disorder – speech disorder
Definition of Speech disorders – children
Speech disorders refer to several conditions in which a person has problems creating or forming the speech sounds needed to communicate with others.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Speech is one of the main ways in which we communicate with those around us. It develops naturally, along with other signs of .
Symptoms
Disfluency ( is the most common type of disfluency):
Signs and tests
The following tests can help diagnose speech disorders:
Treatment
Milder forms of speech disorders may disappear on their own.
Expectations (prognosis)
The prognosis depends on the cause of the disorder. Usually, speech can be improved with speech therapy. Prognosis improves with early intervention.
Review
Sumana Jothi, MD, Clinical Instructor, UCSF Otolaryngology, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 9/28/2010
