What does speech and language impairments mean about intelligence and learning?
Having a speech or language disorder does not mean that your child cannot learn. But how much and how fast they learn may be different. Your child will need support and extra time to learn. Many children with language impairments also have other problems. A child with other disabilities should be evaluated (tested) by a qualified psychologist who can tell you if your child’s ability to learn has been affected. Sometimes children with speech or language problems have difficulties with behavior and attention. An evaluation by a psychologist can be helpful. You can have your child tested at one of several places. Click on the link below to find a psychologist for an evaluation. You may be entitled to ongoing evaluations through the Early Steps program (birth to 3 years) and/or in a preschool program in the public school system that will check your child’s ability to learn and reason. Some parents also seek private evaluations.
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