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At Home Speech Therapy

Margaret Said:

My son is up to par on physical development but can't talk. What sort of disorders cause a delay in speech?

We Answered:

Has your son been investigated for autism spectrum disorder? Here is a brief description of what that means, and I will give you the link below, but Google it yourself for help in your area.

"Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that impacts normal brain development and affects a person's social relationships, communication, interests and behaviour.

ASD is a spectrum disorder which means there is wide variation in how it affects each person. Individuals with ASD vary widely in their needs, skills and abilities but most have common types of characteristics including:

* difficulties with communication and social interaction;
* repetitive interests and activities, and;
* unusual attachments to objects or routines.

The effects of ASD may not be visible to most people.

Studies indicate that ASD affects about one in every 150-165 children. It is the most common neurological disorder in children and the cause or causes are still unknown. ASD usually appears early in life, often before the age of three, and is four to five times more common in boys than in girls."

Most child development centres will be happy to assess your child and offer speech therapy, preschool or both and practical recommendations for you to follow through with at home.

Good luck.

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