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Communication disorders involve difficultties in listening, speaking,
reading and writing. These disorders affect 8-12% of all children in the
U.S. and include problems such as:
- Difficulty understanding directions or conversation
- Hearing the difference between speech sounds (e.g. "f" and
"th")
- Stuttering
- Speaking in sentences that are incomplete or too short
- Speech that is not understood by people outside the family
- Difficulty sounding out words when reading
- Difficulty understanding what is read
- Difficulty with written grammar, word order or organization of information
Problems with eating and swallowing are also treated.
Without the ability to communicate effectively, a child will have trouble
learning, establishing friendships and developing positive self-esteem.
Waiting to see if a child outgrows the problem may cause increased frustration
and make treatment more difficult.
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