Speech impediment
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Signs and Symptoms of Speech impediment
All Signs & Symptoms of Speech impediment
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Speech impediment:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty pronouncing certain letter sounds | Often | 2 mentions |
| Anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
| Fever | Often | 1 mention |
| Incorrect pronunciation or articulation | Often | 1 mention |
| Not talking | Often | 1 mention |
| Seizures | Often | 1 mention |
| Stuttering | Often | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
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Difficulty pronouncing certain letter sounds
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Anxiety
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Fever
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Change in symptoms of Speech impediment*
What happens to common Speech impediment symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty pronouncing certain letter sounds | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Anxiety | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Fever | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Incorrect pronunciation or articulation | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Not talking | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Seizures | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Stuttering | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Speech impediment
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Speech impediment when they describe these conditions:
Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Anxiety
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Nervousness Often 49 mentions Panic attacks Often 42 mentions Unusual fears or phobias Often 31 mentions Shyness or social anxiety Often 26 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 25 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 16 mentions Separation anxiety Sometimes 15 mentions Constant worry Sometimes 14 mentions Anxiety in social situations Sometimes 11 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 11 mentions Asthma
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Wheezing Often 277 mentions Shortness of breath or trouble breathing Often 254 mentions Coughing Often 212 mentions Shortness of breath Often 190 mentions Hard or heavy breathing Sometimes 28 mentions Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy Sometimes 26 mentions Chest pain Sometimes 24 mentions Heavy cough Sometimes 21 mentions Easily out of breath Sometimes 15 mentions Gasping for air Sometimes 15 mentions
Care of Speech impediment
Less common responses for Speech impediment
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Parenting: Have child feel own / parent's mouth while speaking | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Practice at home | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Speech Therapy | Positive4.1 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Practice slow enunciation | Positive3.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Hearing checked and ears cleaned | Negative2 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Speech impediment
What was your approach to Speech impediment? What were the results?
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