A majority of parents may not even be aware their child has verbal Dysphasia, and so fail to get help for that child. This disorder is a sub-type of the typical dysphasia disorder that affects millions of children. This condition is associated with the inability to generate proper vocabulary while speaking. It is believed to be caused by jumbled messages that are sent to and received by brain.
Verbal dysphraxia is also identified as developmental dysphraxia or impairment of verbal communication. The disorder does not manifest in any vocal muscle or and is not a cognitive disorder. This form of dysphraxia makes it difficult for a child to speak when he or she is under pressure. However, their ability to communicate seems to be consistent when it is automatic. Children with this disorder need to think before speaking to be sure they say the right things and don’t repeat words.
Some of the symptoms seen in children with this disorder are given below. These symptoms might be overlooked by the parents, since they do not appear to be unusual at first. Observing these symptoms is vital for an early diagnosis and better opportunities for treatment.
1. Difficulty while communicating -– Some kids find it difficult to bring out the right words while having a conversation with others.
2. Absence of babbling as babies-– This can be a symptom of the disorder. If babies do not make some strange sounds, it may turn out to be verbal dysphraxia.
3. Difficulty being understood – Others may find it difficult to understand and comprehend what the child is saying.
4. Taking breaks while speaking – When a child halts a lot when speaking, it can be a symptom of the disorder.
5. Speaking slowly – Some children with this condition speak very slowly, so it is difficult to carry on a conversation with them. Since these children can comprehend what others are saying, this can be very frustrating for them. That’s why getting treatment for them as soon as you suspect a problem is so important to their emotional and physical well being.
