Treatment:

The best treatment is prevention and early intervention by a speech pathologist. Speech training is an involved and time-consuming endeavor that can have profound results with consistent treatment.

Expectations (prognosis):

The prognosis depends on the cause of the disorder. Usually, speech can be improved with speech therapy. Prognosis improves with early intervention.

Complications:

Speech disorders may lead to psychosocial problems associated with ineffective communication.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if:

• Your child's speech is not developing according to normal milestones
• If you think your child is in a high-risk group
• Your child is showing signs of a speech disorder