Trouble forming words
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Trouble forming words
When parents mention Trouble forming words they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty with self-expression or communicating needs | Often | 2 mentions |
| Making noises rather than using words | Often | 2 mentions |
| Frustration with difficulty communicating | Often | 1 mention |
| Not talking | Often | 1 mention |
| Talkativeness | Often | 1 mention |
| Unclear speech or communication | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Trouble forming words
How common is Trouble forming words?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 17.47% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Trouble forming words.
Percentage of kids with Trouble forming words by year of age
This is based on a survey of 458 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Trouble forming words “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 3% | 17 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 7% | 36 mentions |
| Weekly | 7% | 33 mentions |
| Monthly | 6% | 30 mentions |
| Annually | 3% | 16 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 11% | 55 mentions |
| Once | 4% | 20 mentions |
| Never | 58% | 291 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 4% | 20 mentions |
| Severe | 5% | 22 mentions |
| Moderate | 8% | 38 mentions |
| Mild | 18% | 81 mentions |
| Not at All | 65% | 297 mentions |