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School-aged children with phonologic disorders: coexistence with other speech/language disorders
D M Ruscello1, K O St Louis, N Mason
1Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown 26506-6122.
Journal of Speech and Hearing Research
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Children with phonologic disorders, whether residual or delayed, often experience voice disorders, language deficits, and hearing problems more frequently than their peers. Early identification and intervention are crucial for addressing these co-occurring speech and language challenges.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Auditory Science
Background:
- Phonologic disorders in children can manifest as either residual or delayed speech patterns.
- Understanding the co-occurrence of other communication and sensory issues is vital for comprehensive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the frequency of voice disorders, expressive language deficits, and hearing problems in children with phonologic disorders.
- To compare the prevalence of these issues between children with residual vs. delayed phonologic disorders and normal controls.
Main Methods:
- Identified and categorized 1st-12th grade students with phonologic disorders into Residual and Delayed groups.
- Utilized a rating system for communicative defectiveness and analyzed phonologic error types for group selection.
- Compared speech and language parameters between phonologically disordered and normal individuals.
Main Results:
- Children with phonologic disorders exhibited a higher incidence of voice disorders compared to normal individuals.
- Deficits in expressive language were more prevalent in the phonologically disordered group.
- Hearing problems were also found with greater frequency in subjects with phonologic disorders.
Conclusions:
- Phonologic disorders in children are frequently associated with co-occurring voice, language, and hearing impairments.
- These findings underscore the importance of audiological and broader language assessments for children with speech sound disorders.