treatment

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • this is dependent on cause. A referral should be made to a speech therapist.
  • the management should be individualized (1)
  • the health care team may include (1)
    • the physician
    • a speech-language pathologist
    • an audiologist
    • a psychologist
    • an occupational therapist
    • a social worker.
  • treatment often includes a programme of speech training carried out through play and social interaction.

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