Differential Diagnosis: Question 2

What are the types of speech sound disorders mentioned in the overview?

Phonological Delay, General Articulation Disorder, Severe Types, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

What is a key characteristic of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)?

Unique articulation disorder with preserved phonemic contrasts and deviant prosody and coarticulation skills.

What percentage of children show articulation disorder?

12% of children.

What cognitive issues are correlated with a phonological disorder?

Poor metacognitive skills and cognitive-linguistic maladaptations.

What is the severity and incidence of Inconsistent Phonological Disorder?

Profound severity with an incidence of 9.4%.

What should be prioritized when selecting therapy targets for speech sound disorders?

Sounds that affect intelligibility and develop earlier in the developmental sequence.

How does a phonological disorder affect academic skills?

It impairs phonological awareness impacting reading and writing skills.

What type of inconsistency is characteristic of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)?

Inconsistency in word repetitions, e.g., 'swim' may sound like 'sim,' 'sinim,' etc.

What is the incidence of Consistent Phonological Disorder?

20.6%.

What should therapy for speech sound disorders focus on?

A comprehensive approach focusing on language support for effective intervention.