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Help please! could child abuse delay speech?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

One study indicates: That abused children who live with their families do not seem to have speech delay unless they are also subjected to neglect. However child abuse effect differs from child to child. Here is a website re effects of abuse and neglect on development: http://www.Dshs.Wa.Gov/ca/fosterparents/training/chidev/cd05a.Htm seek help for abused/neglected children and children with delayed speech.

Answered 12/13/2020

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