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Comorbidity of psychiatric and communication disorders in children

J J Giddan1, L Milling

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Kobacker Center, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|January 20, 1999
PubMed

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Many children with psychiatric disorders also experience communication challenges, requiring integrated speech and language services. This review details the significant comorbidity between childhood mental health and speech/language conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Co-occurrence of psychiatric and communication disorders in children is prevalent.
  • Children receiving mental health treatment often need speech and language services.
  • Understanding this comorbidity is crucial for comprehensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the comorbidity of psychiatric and communication disorders in children.
  • To outline communication problems associated with various childhood psychiatric conditions.
  • To review empirical studies and clinical insights on these co-occurring issues.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of empirical studies.
  • Synthesis of clinical observations.
  • Discussion of communication deficits in pediatric mental health populations.

Main Results:

  • Significant overlap exists between psychiatric and communication disorders in children.
  • Specific communication impairments are linked to various psychiatric diagnoses.
  • Both research data and clinical experience highlight these connections.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated mental health and speech-language interventions are essential for affected children.
  • Addressing communication needs can improve outcomes for pediatric psychiatric conditions.
  • Further research is warranted to fully elucidate these complex co-occurring disorders.

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