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Speech or Language Impairment

Speech or Language Impairment

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Stuttering, lisping, or having difficulty pronouncing certain letters or sounds are just a few forms of speech and language impairment. These issues can negatively impact your child's academic performance, but may pose an even bigger threat to your child's social development and self esteem. Read on to find out more about speech and language impairment and whether speech therapy might be able to benefit your child.

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