Unclear speech or communication
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Unclear speech or communication is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Speech delays.
For kids diagnosed with Speech delays, Unclear speech or communication 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 Unclear speech or communication
When parents mention Unclear speech or communication they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Angry behavior | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty with self-expression or communicating needs | Often | 1 mention |
| Frustration with difficulty communicating | Often | 1 mention |
| Heavy cough | Often | 1 mention |
| Talkativeness | Often | 1 mention |
| Trouble forming words | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Unclear speech or communication
How common is Unclear speech or communication?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 18.98% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Unclear speech or communication.
Percentage of kids with Unclear speech or communication by year of age
This is based on a survey of 1117 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Unclear speech or communication “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 5% | 47 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 9% | 93 mentions |
| Weekly | 9% | 89 mentions |
| Monthly | 7% | 75 mentions |
| Annually | 2% | 24 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 10% | 99 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 31 mentions |
| Never | 56% | 580 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 4% | 47 mentions |
| Severe | 4% | 40 mentions |
| Moderate | 11% | 125 mentions |
| Mild | 17% | 194 mentions |
| Not at All | 64% | 710 mentions |