speech problems in children - NICE guidance - suspected neurological conditions - recognition and referral

Last edited 05/2019

Summary points from NICE relating to speech problems of children are:

New-onset slurred or disrupted speech

• refer urgently children with new-onset slurred or disrupted speech that is not attributable to prescribed medicines, recreational drugs or alcohol for neurological assessment

Problems with speech development in children aged over 2 years

• consider referring children aged over 2 years with abnormal speech development to speech and language services
• be aware that delay or regression in speech and language in children can be a symptom of autism

Reference:

• NICE (May 2019). Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral