ICD-11 · 6A01.0

Developmental speech sound disorder

Characterized by difficulties with correct pronunciation: speech may be unclear, with sounds substituted, distorted, or omitted. This affects intelligibility of speech to others. Comprehension of others' speech is intact; the problem concerns sound production only. Difficulties go beyond what would be expected at the given stage of development.

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Developmental speech sound disorder, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

Frequently asked questions

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Developmental speech sound disorder?

The differential diagnosis of Developmental speech sound disorder (6A01.0) includes: Zaburzenie ze spektrum autyzmu (6A02), Zaburzenia rozwoju intelektualnego (6A00).

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