Presentation
These children are at present not easy to help in their regular classroom. [hincksdellcrest.org]
How does a typical child with ASD present? Most kids with ASD simply present with a language delay. Some never acquire language, but most will have a slight regression, losing the ability to say a few words that they've already learned. [childbrain.com]
Sadly, very few children presenting with autistic symptoms receive adequate testing for B 12 deficiency. Infants and young children are often misdiagnosed. [pharmacytimes.com]
Developmental apraxia is present at birth. Speech may be delayed and feeding problems are sometimes present. [speechtails.com]
Ears
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Hearing Impairment
The language problem can also indicate other health conditions such as the following: Hearing impairment: The inability to hear can result in speech delay because babies begin early speech by imitating sounds. [autism.lovetoknow.com]
Management is dependent on cause and associated problems such as hearing impairment. [patient.info]
The possible causes of speech delay in any child are congenital, i.e. present at birth and may be: hearing impairment, mental retardation, anatomical abnormalities, cognitive deficits, genetic differences, neurologic impairment and physiologic abnormalities [bilingualkidspot.com]
Your child will undergo a formal audiological assessment where he or she is tested for any hearing impairments, as well as any other hearing issues or sound sensitivities that sometimes co-occur with autism. [helpguide.org]
Treatment
Over the years we have seen his hand in each and every step we have taken and all the treatment we have used. One of those crucial treatment plans has been Neurofeedback, or Biofeedback, as it is known as well. [sustainablyhealthy.net]
Top What is the treatment for these disorders? After a comprehensive assessment is completed and an accurate diagnosis is provided and explained, it is time to focus on treatment. [appletreeinstitute.com]
Biomedical treatment has the ability to change your child’s life. [treatautism.ca]
In these cases professional evaluation and treatment are needed for accurate diagnosis. The treatment, intensive language training and behavioral modification, continues into later years. [smartspeechtherapy.com]
Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Speech Disorder. Johan Wiley & Sons. p. 275. ISBN 1118713346. Dodd, Barbara (2013). Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Speech Disorder. John Wiley & Sons. p. 211. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prognosis
This is currently under review. [ 10 ] Prognosis This is dependent on the cause of the speech delay. The prognosis is improved with early detection and intervention. [patient.info]
Prognosis is poor even with anticonvulsant medications. [hawaii.edu]
Both clinicians and parents gravitate toward the diagnosis with the best prognosis. “Understandably, clinicians want a certain level of certainty before delivering a lifelong diagnosis of potential impairments,” she says. [childmind.org]
[…] recognizing if a child has a specific speech and language disorder either alone, or co-existing with another diagnosis, is that the child may or may not receive the appropriate therapies to address the communication impairment to give the child the best prognosis [cherabfoundation.org]
Clinical presentation, course of the illness and prognosis are those typically seen in autistic spectrum disorders. [blogs.scientificamerican.com]
Etiology
It can be said, however, that speech delay is a common childhood problem that affects 3 to 10 percent of children. 4 – 6 The disorder is three to four times more common in boys than in girls. 5, 7 Etiology Speech delay may be a manifestation of numerous [aafp.org]
[…] higher in moms of children with autism — 3.7% versus 3.5% of moms of children with developmental delays and 1.3% of moms of typical children. ( MORE : Americans May Be Fatter Than We Think, Study Says ) “The prenatal period is a crucial time for the etiology [healthland.time.com]
Kini U, Hurst JA, Byren JC, Wall SA, Johnson D, et al. (2010) Etiological heterogeneity and clinical characteristics of metopic synostosis: Evidence from a tertiary craniofacial unit. Am J Med Genet A 152A: 1383–1389. View Article Google Scholar 40. [journals.plos.org]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology Speech delay is a common childhood problem. It is estimated to affect around 6% of children. [ 5 ] However, this figure has been reported to be as high as 19%. [ 6 ] The disorder is more common in boys than in girls. [patient.info]
The common thread tying together the three conditions — diabetes, obesity and hypertension — is chronic inflammation and insulin resistance, says Paula Krakowiak, lead author of the study and a Ph.D. candidate in epidemiology at UC Davis. [healthland.time.com]
Sibling recurrence and the genetic epidemiology of autism. The American Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 167 (11), published online Oct. 1, 2010. . [source.wustl.edu]
[…] strangers 3 to 4 years Three to six words per sentence; asks questions, converses, relates experiences, tells stories; almost all speech understood by strangers 4 to 5 years Six to eight words per sentence; names four colors; counts 10 pennies correctly Epidemiology [aafp.org]
Prevention
The MAPS program trains health care providers to be the best in their field in assessing, treating and preventing autism. [treatautism.ca]
By Diane Domina A report from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention indicates that prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States increased 15 percent from 2012 to 2014. [healthcentral.com]
Children who lack these skills may be evaluated and treated by a speech-language pathologist to prevent further developmental delays. [nidcd.nih.gov]
In fact, it is easily treated and certainly preventable. Given the epidemic of these disorders and the devastating social and financial costs, it is crucial that we explore the B 12 link. [pharmacytimes.com]
She is fully licensed to diagnose and treat eye disease and specializes in vision therapy, pediatrics, learning disabilities and preventative vision care for all ages. [visionhelp.com]