Question 1

what are the neurological causes for speech delays?

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Speech delay: Speech depends on complex interactions between different areas of the brain, so anything from prenatal infections, trauma, drugs, metabolic problems to birth injuries such as low oxygen levels or stroke, to postnatal metabolic problems, infection, trauma, seizures can potentially affect one or more areas of brain involved in speech and language.  In short....Many.

Question 2

can witnessing dv cause speech delay?

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Traumatic events can: Cause ptsd in infants 9 mos.-old & &gt;. ("handbook of infant  mental health" by dr. Charles zeanah). Signs of selective mutism, adhd &  odd can present in 1-3-yr.-olds exposed to violence. Assessment of communication,  social reciprocity, self-help/adaptive & motor skills drives early intervention therapies for tots with  developmental receptive &/or expressive language +/- articulation disorders.

Question 3

how do i tell if my son has a speech delay?

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Depends on age: This is a broad subject.  Without knowing his age, I can't give you specific advice in just a paragraph.  Please refer to this link which covers speech milestones and development by age from infants to 5 yrs of age.  I hope it helps. 

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/pediatrics/age-appropriate_speech_and_language_milestones_90,P02170/

Question 4

is there a connection between left handedness and speech delay?

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Yes: People with speech delay are somewhat more likely to be left handed than the general population.  People with mixed dominance  (e.g. Left eye and right hand) are much more likely to have developmental differences.

Question 5

can adults who walk on their toes (with a bounce to their step) have speech delays as children?

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Toes: I know of no connection between equinus and speech delay

Question 6

can there be a speech delay in asperger's syndrome?

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Aspergers: Typicall there is not a language delay.  Such delays are most often seen in autism but it is not unheard of.  Here is my take on the spectrum  http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=xg1ngp1ngds.

Question 7

does having a speech delay mean that the person is autistic ?

Accepted Answer

No.: Hi billybear! no, having a speech delay does not mean a person is autistic. It could be a sign of autism, but it could just be a speech/language disorder. There are also some other disorders of childhood that could result in a speech delay so it is important to have the problem evaluated. The hallmark symptom of autism is impairment in social functioning so speech delay could be present w/o autism.

Question 8

is 1000 mg of fish oil enough to help with speech delays in child?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: There is very little data to suggest that omega-3 fish oil helps with speech delay. There was one study published in 2009 that has not be replicated. There are possible side effects to taking too much fish oil for kids, including lowering immunity and blood coagulation problems. If you really want to try fish oil, speak with your child's health provider to best understand pros and cons.

Question 9

what is the prognosis  of speech delay & rehabilitaion  of speech dealy?

Accepted Answer

Speech Delay: Prognosis is very good with normal quality of life with appropriate therapy and follow up.

Question 10

is it possible that there ever be a speech delay in asperger's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No language delay: Asperger's (now called autism spectrum disorder) does not involve language/speech delay and this is an important differentiating factor compared with classical autism. That said, the term is not used in the latest diagnostic manual (dsm-5). As above, the new term autistic spectrum disorder includes both of these at this point in dsm-5.

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