Verbal function is for the purpose of communication, which includes verbal comprehension and verbal expression. Speech problem includes problems in verbal content, rhythm, articulation, meaning, and grammatical function.
Classification
- Voice problem results from abnormal expression function with vocal cord and oral-nasal resonance cavity.
- Articulation problem is attributed to functional abnormality in special consonants and vowels or in combination.
- Rhythm problem comes from abnormal rhythm when expressing verbally.
- Grammar ( syntactic ) and usage ( pragmatic ) problem are abnormal usage of verbal content under social context.
Early intervention
- Many diseases like deaf, autism, and trisomy 21 are attributions to delayed speech; have your child diagnosed first to make sure his or her precise condition. Then implement intervention with assistance of specialists.
suggestions
- Prepare hearing aid if your child has hearing impairment.
- Communication dysfunction is the primary problem if a child is autistic.
- Treatment focus values how to construct solid concept and interest when it comes to mental retarded child.
- Other individual cases will need specialists to guide parents and children.