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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Speech Inconsistency Index in Brazilian Portuguese-Speaking Children

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Author(s):
de Castro, Marcia Mathias [1] ; Wertzner, Haydee Fiszbein [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Med, Dept Speech Language Pathol & Occupat Therapy, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: FOLIA PHONIATRICA ET LOGOPAEDICA; v. 63, n. 5, p. 237-241, 2011.
Web of Science Citations: 8
Abstract

Objective: Speech inconsistency is characterised by variable productions of the same lexical items within the same context. This study aimed to describe inconsistencies among Brazilian Portuguese (BP)-speaking children with and without phonological disorder (PD) as well as the effectiveness of a speech inconsistency test (SIT). Methods: The study sample included children between 5 years 0 months (5;0 years) and 10;10 years of age, both genders, 51 children with PD and 50 without speech-language disorders. The SIT includes 25 pictures, each named 3 times in different sequences within the same session. Results: The inconsistency average of children with PD (27.4%) was higher than that of typically developing children (9.8%). Linear regression showed age and gender effects, receiver operating characteristic curves were built for speech inconsistency with combined gender and age cutoff values. Inconsistent subjects among typically developing children included 2 younger boys and 2 older girls. Inconsistencies were found among children with PD, including 10 boys up to 7;6 years and 11 over this age, and 7 girls up to 7;6 years and 6 over this age. Conclusion: Speech inconsistency in BP-speaking children seems to be an effective measure for differentiating children with PD from those with typically developing phonology. Copyright (C) 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel (AU)