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Hill, Betsy P.; Singer, Lynn T. – Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 1990
When assessed for speech/language development, 31 children (age 1-12) fitted with endotracheal tubes for more than 3 months beginning by age 13 months showed overall language functioning within normal limits and commensurate with cognitive ability. However, a pattern of expressive language disability was noted in the oldest group. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Language, Chronic Illness, Expressive Language
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Friel-Patti, Sandy; Finitzo, Terese – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1990
The relationship between children's early experience with otitis media with effusion, hearing over time, and emerging receptive and expressive language skills was assessed. Better language was found to be associated with better average hearing levels, suggesting that the relationship between otitis media with effusion and language is mediated by…
Descriptors: Association (Psychology), Chronic Illness, Expressive Language, Hearing (Physiology)
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Kenny, David J.; Judd, Peter L. – Infants and Young Children, 1988
Developmental disabilities and chronic illness can impact the oral health of children in the preeruptive and primary dentition stages. The article covers prevention and management of dental caries; gingival changes; trauma to the primary dentition; sucking, swallowing, and mastication; extraorally fed patients; and factitial injuries. Home-care…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Dental Evaluation, Dental Health, Developmental Disabilities