W1a: Lecture 1: Children with speech sound disorders Flashcards
What are speech sound disorders?
- Speech sound disorders (SSD) are a type of childhood communication impairment
- Difficulty with perceiving, phonologically (mentally) representing and/or articulating speech, impacting speech intelligibility and acceptability, not typical of a child’s age
How many subtypes of SSD are there?
6
How did the Templin Longitudinal Study contribute to understanding normal speech sound development in children?
It established benchmarks for normal speech sound development and explored the relationship between early speech/language development and later academic outcomes.
What key outcomes were identified in the Templin Longitudinal Study regarding early speech and language development?
Early speech and language issues can predict difficulties in academic performance, such as reading and writing.
How does the Ottawa Language Study demonstrate the long-term impact of language impairments on children’s later life outcomes?
It showed that children with language impairments are at higher risk for academic, social, and mental health difficulties, though some show improvement over time.
What were the main findings of the Cleveland Family Study in relation to genetic contributions to speech and language disorders?
The study found strong evidence that speech and language disorders have a genetic component, often clustering within families.
How do family and genetic factors play a role in the development of speech and language disorders, as indicated by the Cleveland Family Study?
The study showed a clear hereditary link, suggesting that speech and language disorders often run in families.
According to the Ottawa Language Study, what challenges are children with language impairments likely to face in adulthood?
They may face academic difficulties, lower educational attainment, and challenges in social relationships and mental health.
What is the significance of studying longitudinal outcomes in children with SSD?
It helps predict long-term outcomes, identify risk factors, and inform interventions to improve children’s future academic and social development.
How can early identification of speech and language disorders, as shown in these studies, help predict future academic and social outcomes for children?
Early identification can help in predicting potential academic and social challenges, allowing for early intervention to improve outcomes.
What implications do these longitudinal studies have for Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services and interventions?
The studies suggest that early and tailored SLT interventions can mitigate long-term academic, social, and mental health challenges for children with speech and language disorders.
What does “natural history” refer to in the context of Speech Sound Disorders (SSD)?
It refers to the progression of SSD over time without any intervention.
Why is it difficult to study the natural history of SSD?
Ethical concerns prevent withholding intervention from children who need it, making it hard to study SSD without treatment.
What percentage of children with SSD continue to experience difficulties without intervention?
50% of children with SSD continue to have difficulties without intervention.
Which groups of children with SSD are less likely to improve without intervention?
Children with concomitant language impairment (DLD) and those with distortion errors are less likely to improve.
What are the ethical concerns associated with studying the natural history of SSD?
It’s unethical to withhold treatment from children who need it, making it hard to observe the natural progression without intervention.
Why is it important for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to consider the concerns expressed by children and their parents about intervention?
The concerns of children and parents can indicate the need for intervention and influence treatment decisions.
How might the lack of studies on the natural history of SSD affect our understanding of the condition’s progression?
It limits our understanding of how SSD progresses without treatment and makes it harder to determine the natural outcomes of the disorder.
What is the definition of prevalence in the context of Speech Sound Disorders (SSD)?
The number of children with SSD at one point in time.
Why is SSD considered a high prevalence condition?
SSD affects a large number of children, making it one of the most common speech and language disorders.
What is the reported prevalence range for SSD in the literature?
Prevalence rates for SSD range from 2.3% to 24.6%.
Why do prevalence rates for SSD vary across studies?
Differences in age range, data collection methods, definitions of SSD, sampling procedures, and cut-points on tests all affect prevalence rates.
How does the age range of children studied affect the prevalence rates of SSD?
Younger children tend to have higher prevalence rates because many outgrow SSD as they get older.
What impact do data collection methods have on the reported prevalence of SSD?
Studies using direct assessments with standerdised speech sampling tools tend to report different prevalence rates compared to those using parent or teacher reports.