The common speech disorders affecting learning

Communication plays a vital role in facilitating learning in children. As early as 6 months, a baby starts communicating. From that point, communication will be an invaluable tool for learning as the child progresses in age.

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 This is why speech disorders need to be addressed, as they have a significant impact on learning, emphasizes Dr. Curtis Cripe, a renowned authority in neuroengineering and neuropathy.

A common example of a speech disorder is apraxia of speech. This disorder occurs when speech signals are lost or obscured during their transmission to the brain. Children with apraxia of speech know what they want to say but are unable to articulate. This creates a clear hindrance to communication as parents get very limited feedback from their children. At the same time, these children can experience distress from not being understood by their parents.

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Another speech disorder is speech language delay, which manifests in several signs parents can look out for. These include slower than average speech development, inability to form phrases or sentences, incorrect usage of words, and difficulty in understanding words. Speech language delay hinders the ability of children to follow simple instructions in school. It can also affect their ability to read, write, and spell.

According to Dr. Curtis Cripe, parents should constantly monitor their children during their developmental stages and be particularly observant about developmental milestones. Speech disorders could pose some difficulties, but there are methods such as therapy which can mitigate them and prioritize children’s needs.

Dr. Curtis Cripe is the head of research and development at the NTL Group, which specializes in neuroengineering programs aimed at the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders connected to head injury, depression, anxiety, memory disorders, and learning disorders. For more reads on neurological disorders, visit this website.