Communication Problems in Turner Syndrome: A Sample Survey.

Van Borsel, John; Dhooge, Inge; Verhoye, Kristof; Derde, Kristel; Curfs, Leopold

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ERIC Number: EJ597154

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Communication Problems in Turner Syndrome: A Sample Survey.

Van Borsel, John; Dhooge, Inge; Verhoye, Kristof; Derde, Kristel; Curfs, Leopold

Journal of Communication Disorders, v32 n6 p435-46 Nov-Dec 1999

A survey of 128 females (ages 2-58) with Turner syndrome found almost one quarter were receiving or had received treatment for stuttering, articulation problems, and/or delayed language development, with the latter two disorders being checked most frequently. Only 4 or the 68 individuals receiving growth hormone treatment reported voice changes. (CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Articulation Impairments, Children, Congenital Impairments, Females, Language Impairments, Outcomes of Treatment, Speech Impairments, Speech Language Pathology, Stuttering, Surveys, Voice Disorders

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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