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Pediatricians' opinions about otitis media and speech-language-hearing development.

Esther Sonnenschein¹, Paul W Cascella

¹Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515, USA.

Journal of Communication Disorders

|May 26, 2004

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Pediatricians surveyed showed mixed opinions on how otitis media affects child development. While early onset (birth-2 years) may impact speech, environmental factors can mitigate effects, with less consensus on hearing impacts.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Medicine
Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology

Background:

Otitis media is common in children and may affect development.
Pediatrician perspectives on its impact are crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To survey pediatricians' opinions on otitis media's impact on speech-language-hearing.
To explore strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Main Methods:

Confidential survey distributed to 25 pediatricians.
Analysis of pediatrician responses regarding otitis media and child development.

Main Results:

Pediatricians' views varied on otitis media's effect on speech-language development.
Early onset (birth-2 years) linked to speech impact, but environmental factors may mitigate.

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Uncertainty exists regarding hearing impact and audiological referral necessity.

Conclusions:

Pediatrician opinions on otitis media's developmental impact are not uniform.
Collaboration between pediatricians, SLPs, and audiologists is essential for optimal child care.