Are Speech Sound Difficulties Risk Factors for Difficulties in Language and Reading Skills?

What is it about?

The meta-analysis analyzed 290 effect sizes from cross-sectional and longitudinal studies that compared language and reading skills between children with speech sound difficulties and controls. Additionally, we evaluated 37 effect sizes from correlational studies in general populations to examine the relationship between speech sound skills and language or reading skills.

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Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Children with speech sound difficulties are at an increased risk of language and reading difficulties, emphasizing the need for broader language assessments and early interventions to mitigate future academic difficulties.