Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

10-2018

Publisher

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Source Publication

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools

Source ISSN

0161-1461

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.1044/2018_LSHSS-DYSLC-18-0008

Abstract

Purpose

Children with dyslexia have speech production deficits in a variety of spoken language contexts. In this article, we discuss the nature of speech production errors in children with dyslexia, including those who have a history of speech sound disorder and those who do not, to familiarize speech-language pathologists with speech production-specific risk factors that may help predict or identify dyslexia in young children.

Method

In this tutorial, we discuss the role of a phonological deficit in children with dyslexia and how this may manifest as speech production errors, sometimes in conjunction with a speech sound disorder but sometimes not. We also briefly review other factors outside the realm of phonology that may alert the speech-language pathologist to possible dyslexia.

Results

Speech-language pathologists possess unique knowledge that directly contributes to the identification and remediation of children with dyslexia. We present several clinical recommendations related to speech production deficits in children with dyslexia. We also review what is known about how and when children with speech sound disorder are most at risk for dyslexia.

Conclusion

Speech-language pathologists have a unique opportunity to assist in the identification of young children who are at risk for dyslexia.

Comments

Accepted version. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, Vol. 49, No. 4 (October 2018): 774-786. DOI. © 2018 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Used with permission.

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