Developmental Norms Differ Greatly in Their Recommendations for How Sounds

question 18

Essay

Developmental norms differ greatly in their recommendations for how sounds are developed. As a new SLP, how will you determine when a child is developing appropriately in the face of so many differing norms?

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Definitions:

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Susceptibility

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Genetic Risk

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