2016 Volume 57 Issue 4 Pages 359-366
Speech sound disorders (DSM-5) in children are frequently found in clinical situations. In most children the cause of the disorder is unknown. Here, the definition, incidence and prevalence, error types, related factors (motor skills, speech sound perception, sibling influences), and comorbidity (autistic spectrum disorders, stuttering) of speech sound disorders were considered. In spite of their unknown causes, it is possible that the disorders are improved by appropriate speech therapy. However, because children with speech sound disorders may risk having problems with learning abilities or communication skills after correction, further follow-up is needed.
