An overview of different conditions with associated speech-language disorders. Focuses on conditions that affect early development such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, down syndrome, cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsy, etc. Furthermore, it discusses multidisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation pertaining to the discussed conditions.
Developmental Disabilities (DD) encompass a range of conditions leading to delays in physical,
cognitive, communicative, social, and emotional development, impacting individuals across various age groups.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder
characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
ASD is condition related to brain development, impacting how individuals perceive and interact with others.
Down syndrome (trisomy 21), is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal
cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21.
Sensory Integration Disorder (SID), also known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), is a neurological disorder that occurs when the brain encounters difficulties in receiving and responding to information transmitted through the body’s sensory systems.
Premature infants are infants born alive before the 37 weeks of pregnancy is complete.
Characterized by onset in the developmental period (before the age of 22 years), significant limitations in adaptive behavior, and significant limitations in intellectual functioning such that the individual fails to meet standards of personal independence and social responsibility in one or more aspects of life
A cleft is an abnormal opening or fissure in an anatomical structure that is normally closed.
Craniofacial conditions refer to a group of disorders or anomalies affecting the head and face,
including the skull, facial bones, and soft tissues, which may lead to functional and aesthetic challenges.
Dental conditions, commonly called "dental problems," encompass various issues that compromise oral health and hygiene.
Dental hygiene is the practice of maintaining clean teeth, gums, and mouth to prevent dental problems
such as tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath.
Mood Disorders as a mental health class “to broadly describe all types of depression and bipolar disorders.
Seizure, characterized by a temporary surge of electrical activity in the brain causing uncontrollable firing of signals among brain cells, can induce changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and consciousness levels.
A nonprogressive, permanent disorder that affects muscle movement, postural/tone development, and motor skills.