The Speech and Language Characteristics of Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Kleppe, Sallie A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ411819

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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The Speech and Language Characteristics of Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Kleppe, Sallie A.; And Others

Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, v55 n2 p300-09 May 1990

The study investigated the communicative development of 18 children (ages 8-17) with Prader-Willi syndrome. A variety of communicative deficiencies were found in the children's speech, language, voice, and fluency. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Communication Skills, Congenital Impairments, Special Health Problems, Speech Handicaps

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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