How Many People Are Affected By Communication Disorders?
According to the National Institutes of Health, it is estimated that, in the United States,
- between 8 and 10 percent of people have a communication disorder
- 7.5 million people have voice disorders
- cleft palate affects 1 in 700 live births
- 5 percent of children have noticeable communication disorders
- stuttering affects more than 3 million people, mostly children age 2 through 6
According to the United States Department of Education, speech, language, and hearing impairments account for 20.1 percent of all Special Education students in the United States.
Read more about this topic: Speech And Language Pathology In School Settings
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