What is Speech Sound Disorder?
Speech Sound Disorder is a communication disorder in which a child has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly for their age. These difficulties may affect speech clarity and make it difficult for others to understand what the child is saying.
Signs & Symptoms
- Mispronunciation of sounds
• Sound substitutions
• Sound omissions
• Distorted speech sounds
• Reduced speech intelligibility
Causes & Risk Factors
- Phonological processing difficulties
• Oral-motor difficulties
• Hearing impairment
• Family history of speech disorders
Treatment & Intervention
- Articulation Therapy
• Phonological Therapy
• Speech motor practice
• Auditory discrimination training
• Home-based practice activities
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