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[Familial aspect and phonological disorder].
Ana Carolina Camargo Salvatti Papp1, Haydée Fiszbein Wertzner
1Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciêicias Humanas da Universidade de São Paulo. ana.papp@ig.com.br
Pro-Fono : Revista De Atualizacao Cientifica
|August 25, 2006
Summary
Family history of speech and language disorders is linked to phonological disorders in children. Early intervention based on family history can prevent worsening of these speech issues.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Genetics in communication disorders
- Child development
Context:
- Phonological disorders affect children's speech sound development.
- Family history of speech and language impairments is common.
- Understanding these patterns aids early intervention.
Purpose:
- To analyze phonological processes in children with and without a family history of speech disorders.
- To investigate the association between specific phonological processes and family history.
- To compare the Percentage of Correct Consonants-Revised (PCC-R) severity index in relation to family history.
Summary:
- Liquid simplification was the most common phonological process, regardless of family history.
- Devoicing was more prevalent when family members had phonological disorders.
- Phonological processes in children often differed from those in their families; similar processes were not indicative of family history.
- The PCC-R severity index did not distinguish phonological disorder types based on family history.
Impact:
- Family history is associated with phonological disorders in children.
- Identifying family history aids in planning and implementing early intervention strategies.
- Early intervention can prevent the exacerbation of phonological disorders.
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