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.
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