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Phonological Disorder vs Speech Sound Disorder: Distinctions and Crossover Flow Sheet

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Articulation and Phonology

References:

  • Fabiano-Smith, L. (2019). Standardized tests and the diagnosis of speech sound disorders. Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groups, 4(1), 58-66.
  • Harding, S., Burr, S., Cleland, J., Stringer, H., & Wren, Y. (2024). Outcome measures for children with speech sound disorder: an umbrella review. BMJ open, 14(4), e081446.

Evaluate differences and comorbidity related to phonological disorders and speech sound disorders. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering Articulation and Phonology. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What assessment tools help distinguish speech sound disorder subtypes?
  • How do I choose intervention based on phonological vs articulation errors.
  • How do I differentiate phonological disorder from articulation disorder in children?

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