10 Angelman Syndrome Symptoms
Symptom #8: Speech Impairment
Child developmental milestones are important for professionals to assess the physical and mental changes in a child that mark the end and beginning of a developmental period. Milestones are important as it indicates a stage of transition. The four main components of language development are phonology, lexicon, morphology, and pragmatics.
In Angelman syndrome, there is absence or near absence of speech. While most are unable to speak, there are a few who have some limited speech. Most children with Angelman syndrome will benefit from speech, physical, and occupational therapy.
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