SLP Monday!
(Speech-Language Pathology Monday)
Continuing with ASHA’s “Identify the Signs’ campaign we will be talking about the signs of speech and language disorders in children and adults.
Signs of developmental speech/language disorders commonly manifest themselves between birth and 4 years of age. Speech/language disorders can occur at any age if there is any significant illness or injury.
Common signs of delay or disorder in children include the following:
Common signs of disorder in adults include:
- Struggles to say sounds or words (stuttering)
- Repetition of words or parts of words (stuttering)
- Speaks in short, fragmented phrases (expressive aphasia)
- Says words in the wrong order (expressive aphasia)
- Struggles with using words and understanding others (global aphasia)
- Difficulty imitating speech sounds (apraxia)
- Inconsistent errors (apraxia)
- Slow rate of speech (apraxia)
- Slurred speech (dysarthria)
- Slow or rapid rate of speech, often with a mumbling quality (dysarthria)
If you notice your child or family member displaying any of the above symptoms then they could be at risk for a speech/language disorder. Research indicates that the earlier intevention is started the better the outcome of recovery and normal development. You can talk with your doctor or pediatrician about scheduling an initial evaluation appointment or contact us at (512) 331-4115 and we will be happy to discuss your options or meet with you for a complimentary consultation. You can also visit ASHA at www.asha.org to find a speech/language pathologist in your area!