Speech disorders in preschool children in Republic of North Macedonia – cross sectional study

ConclusionsThe prevalence of phonological articulation disorders in preschool children is 52.7%, 57.9% in boys and 46.9% in girls, or every second child in kindergarden at age 4-6 years has speech disorder. These findings indicate that the treatment of speech disorders should be started in appropriate services as soon as possible, because early detection and treatment of speech disorders enable to child normal intellectual development.Key messagesSpeech disorders are important public health issue because these children will require in some cases emotional and behavioral support, not only speech-related intervention.The treatment of speech disorders should be started in appropriate services because early detection and treatment of speech disorders gives the child more confidence to build his intellect.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research