Sounds like trouble
How to spot children’s speaking and listening problems early
LINGUISTIC disorders of speech or of comprehension are awkward for anyone who suffers from them. For children, who are just beginning to make their way in society, they can be disastrous. Teasing, bullying, lack of friends and poor school performance may all follow from an inability to talk or listen normally. Early intervention and therapy, though, can make a big difference—if diagnosis comes quickly enough.
This article appeared in the Science & technology section of the print edition under the headline “Sounds like trouble”
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