Frustration with difficulty communicating
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Frustration with difficulty communicating is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Speech delays.
For kids diagnosed with Speech delays, Frustration with difficulty communicating is one of four symptoms related to Difficulty Communicating according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Difficulty Communicating among kids with Speech delays are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Frustration with difficulty communicating
When parents mention Frustration with difficulty communicating they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty with self-expression or communicating needs | Often | 1 mention |
| Frequent crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Mumbling | Often | 1 mention |
| Talkativeness | Often | 1 mention |
| Trouble forming words | Often | 1 mention |
| Unclear speech or communication | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Frustration with difficulty communicating
How common is Frustration with difficulty communicating?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 26.6% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Frustration with difficulty communicating.
Percentage of kids with Frustration with difficulty communicating by year of age
This is based on a survey of 579 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Frustration with difficulty communicating “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 5% | 24 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 11% | 53 mentions |
| Weekly | 10% | 47 mentions |
| Monthly | 11% | 51 mentions |
| Annually | 4% | 19 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 13% | 59 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 12 mentions |
| Never | 44% | 207 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 6% | 32 mentions |
| Severe | 5% | 30 mentions |
| Moderate | 16% | 92 mentions |
| Mild | 21% | 121 mentions |
| Not at All | 52% | 303 mentions |