@Article{Grudziąż-Sękowska2018,
journal="Forum Ortodontyczne / Orthodontic Forum",
issn="1734-1558",
volume="14",
number="2",
year="2018",
title="Algorithm for early detection
of a high risk of speech sound
disorders in children",
abstract="Anatomical defects and functional disorders of the masticatory  system are often accompanied by speech sound disorders.  Speech therapy prophylaxis, as well as prevention of disorders  of all parts of the masticatory system, is focused on monitoring  of the proper development of anatomy and functions typical  of a given developmental period. An early therapeutic  intervention is associated with better results. Aim. This  study aimed to create a simple tool for dentists to assess the  risk of articulation disorders using several preselected  physical and functional characteristics. Materials and  methods. Three hundred children aged 7-10 years had a dental  and speech examination performed. Using the CHAID algorithm upon assessing the disorders of the masticatory  system and coexisting speech sound disorders, it was possible  to create a decision tree to determine the probability of two  disorders occurring at the same time. Results. It was observed  that there were many correlations between individual  anatomical or functional disorders and presence of speech  sound disorders. The strength of those correlations was  measured. Mesioclusions, distoclusions, open bites, short  lingual frenulum, persistent infantile swallow pattern, mouth  breathing, and premature loss of deciduous teeth were all  determined to increase the risk of speech sound disorders  in children. Conclusions. This algorithm is a simple diagnostic  tool for dentists. It enables early detection of a high risk of  speech sound disorders. Children with particular  malocclusions should undergo speech therapy prophylaxis  and be referred to consultations with a speech therapist.  Early detection of such abnormalities will allow to avoid  not only the intensification and consolidation of speech  defects, but also certain pathologies of the oral cavity.  (Grudziąż-Sękowska J, Olczak-Kowalczyk D, Zadurska  M. Algorithm for early detection of a high risk of speech  sound disorders in children. Orthod Forum 2018; 14:  119-29).",
author="Grudziąż-Sękowska, Justyna
and Olczak-Kowalczyk, Dorota
and Zadurska, Małgorzata",
pages="119--129",
doi="10.5114/for.2018.86638",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/for.2018.86638"
}