Why does a child have speech and language difficulty?
Your child’s speech and language difficulties may be due to any of the following: – Speech / Verbal Dyspraxia, Articulation or Phonological difficulties. – Autism: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). – Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). – Specific Language Impairment (SLI). – Learning Disability (LD). – Speech and Language Delay. – Stuttering / Stammering in Speech. – … and others. 6. Can my child outgrow his speech difficulties? If a child has speech or language difficulties, he may not ‘grow out of it’. Without speech language therapy, his speech could fall further behind his peers as he grows older. If you have any doubts or concerns, it is best to seek professional advice from a speech language therapist (pathologist). 7. What can I expect at the initial speech therapy consultation? The first visit is typically an assessment to find out your child’s problem and details of your child’s development. The speech therapist will spend qui
