A child can be at a greater risk for speech and language development due to medically-based developmental disorders, including:
- Genetic disorders
- Cardiopulmonary disorders (hypoxia, anoxia)
- Craniofacial abnormalities
Speech and language problems can also be due to:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Stroke
- Surgery/trauma
- Frequent hospitalizations resulting in fewer “normal” experiences and opportunities for learning