One in five Australian children start school with a speech or language disorder.
Some children will grow out of it, but others will go on to have persistent communication difficulties.
We know that speech and language disorders arise from genetic, neurological and environmental factors. Genetic factors are thought to play a significant role to speech and language.
We have identified that as many as 1 in 3 children with speech apraxia may receive a genetic diagnosis for their condition.
The team have also identified over 30 single genes causative for a rare but persistent speech disorder, known as childhood apraxia of speech.
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PILOT STUDY: feasibility of an App assessing speech and language in 4-year-old children
Our team is exploring an App designed to assess speech and language in 4-year-old children. We are seeking children aged 4 years (born July 2020-March 2021), and one of their parents, who will meet the following criteria:
- Speak English at home
- Reside in Victoria, Australia
- Available for participation in February 2025
To register, please complete this link: https://redcap.link/pv0sdgzi. For more information, please see our flyer.
NEW STUDY: speech and language in individuals with SYNGAP1-DEE
Our Speech & Language team is launching an international research study examining speech and language outcomes in individuals with SYNGAP1-developmental and epileptic encephalopathy.
Hear Ms Alecka Garrett, PhD candidate and speech pathologist, discuss the study in this informative reel.
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