Many children with speech delays suffer from oral-motor problems. This means that they have a problem with the areas of the brain which is responsible for speech and language production. He/she finds it difficult to correctly use and coordinate the jaw, tongue and lips to produce speech sounds. Also, hearing problems are related to speech delays. Hence, it is important to test your child’s hearing ability by an audiologist if there is any speech concern. Causes of speech delay in children
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Many children with speech delays suffer from oral-motor problems. This means that they have a problem with the areas of the brain which is responsible for speech and language production. He/she finds it difficult to correctly use and coordinate the jaw, tongue and lips to produce speech sounds. Also, hearing problems are related to speech delays. Hence, it is important to test your child’s hearing ability by an audiologist if there is any speech concern.
March 22, 2011 - 1:48amCauses of speech delay in children
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