speech problems in children - NICE guidance - suspected neurological conditions - recognition and referral
Last edited 05/2019
Summary points from NICE relating to speech problems of children are:
New-onset slurred or disrupted speech
- refer urgently children with new-onset slurred or disrupted speech that is not attributable to prescribed medicines, recreational drugs or alcohol for neurological assessment
Problems with speech development in children aged over 2 years
- consider referring children aged over 2 years with abnormal speech development to speech and language services
- be aware that delay or regression in speech and language in children can be a symptom of autism
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