treatment

Last reviewed 01/2018

• this is dependent on cause. A referral should be made to a speech therapist.
• the management should be individualized (1)
• the health care team may include (1)
  • the physician
  • a speech-language pathologist
  • an audiologist
  • a psychologist
  • an occupational therapist
  • a social worker.
• treatment often includes a programme of speech training carried out through play and social interaction.

Reference:

• (1) Speech and language delays and disorders. University of Michigan Health System 2007.
• (2) Leung AKC et al. Evaluation and Management of the Child with Speech Delay. American Family Physician 1999; 59 (11)