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Plz i need a neurologist to answer me my 3 years old boy diagnosed by speech pthologist with childhood apraxia of speech.what tests do you recommand?

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Speech disorder: This means the child has trouble making the correct sounds and movements of the mouth during speech. Intensive speech therapy is very helpful, but checking for an underlying CAUSE is worthwhile. For example, a hearing problem is a treatable cause. There are other causes, and a pediatric neurologist may be a good option to help figure it out! See your pediatrician.

Answered 3/1/2015

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Other studies: I would also recommend studies to detect a mutation in the FOXP2 gene and an fMRI, along with speech therapy.

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MRI of brain, maybe: The first thing I would recommend would be a thorough neurological evaluation of the child. This will identify any evidence of a central nervous system injury such as stroke or other brain insult.If there is a suspicion of brain damage for any reason then, an MRI may be helpful. Also, according to history and other factors certain genetic disorders or syndromes may be considered and tested for.

Answered 5/18/2016

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