Incidence and Prevalence of Communication Disorders in Children
Communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in the United States. A child's overall future and success can be improved greatly through the early identification of communication disorders, establishment of their causes, and subsequent intervention.
Speech Disorders
A speech disorder is an impairment of the articulation of fluency, speech sounds, and/or voice.
General Demographics
- The number of children with disabilities, ages 3–21, served in the public schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B in Fall 2003 was 6,068,802 (in the 50 states, DC, and outlying areas). Of these children, 1,460,583 (24.1%) received services for speech or language disorders. This estimate does not include children who have speech/language problems secondary to other conditions.
- Case histories often reveal a positive family history of communication disorders. Between 28% and 60% of children with a speech and language deficit have a sibling and/or parent who is also affected.
Retrieved from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
http://www.asha.org/Research/reports/children
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2012) notes that "25% or more of hearing loss in babies is due to maternal infections during pregnancy, complications after birth, and head trauma" (Causes & Risk Factors,para. 2). Another reason for good prenatal care of the expectant mother.
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