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Speech Problems, Pediatric

Helen M. Sharp, PhD and Kathryn L. Hillenbrand, MA, CCC-SLP Reviewed 10/2018
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • Communication is the exchange of ideas between two or more individuals.

  • Language is a systematic means of communication that relies on a socially agreed on set of symbols and rules fo...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

  • Prenatal history

    • Prenatal exposures to alcohol, prescription or nonprescription medications, or infections are known to relate to developmental delay and/or hearing loss.

  • Medical histor...

TREATMENT

  • Direct service

    • In-home services

      • Evaluation and treatment for high-risk infants and toddlers in family-centered, natural environment, with minimal or no expense to family

    • Clinic-based services. ...

ONGOING CARE

  • Early identification of hearing, speech, or language problems is critical and leads to better outcomes.

  • Children who have untreated hearing, speech sound, and language disorders are at ris...

ADDITIONAL READING

CODES

ICD9

  • 784.59 Other speech disturbance

  • 315.35 Childhood onset fluency disorder

  • 784.69 Other symbolic dysfunction

  • 784.52 Fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhere

ICD10

  • R47.9 Unspecified speech...

FAQ

  • Q: Does ankyloglossia negatively affect speech production?

  • A: The tongue tip is used for speech sounds /t, d, n, l, s, z/. If the child can make one or more of these sounds, then ankyloglossia can ...

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