Work Files: Ear Infections and Speech Delays

In my practice I have noticed that many children who have speech delays also had a series of ear infections. I’ve done a little bit of research, and here are some interesting links. I am not a doctor, and this is in no way a scientific investigation. I just wanted to share some interesting links and information. If you have anything to add, please share!

·         Can Childhood Ear Infections Impact Speech & Language?

http://speechtherapyweb.com/can-childhood-ear-infections-impact-speech-language/

·         A thorough description of Ear Infections and Treatments

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/ear_infections.html#

·         A good description of Speech and Language Delay

http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/not_talk.html#

·         This 12 PDF document is a thorough description of Ear Infections and page 10 has excellent suggestions for promoting language.

http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncedl/PDFs/ome2000.pdf

·         Can Ear Infection Influence a Child's Speech?

http://lisl-fair.suite101.com/can-ear-infection-influence-a-childs-speech-a177568

Does your child have a lot of allergies? These links are interesting.

http://www.natural-cures-ear-sinus-infections.com/

·         Could Foods Be Causing Your Child's Ear Infections?

http://www.consumer-health.com/services/cons_take44.php

·         Fact Sheet: How Allergies Affect your Child's Ears, Nose, and Throat

http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/allergiesENT.cfm

·         From a blog titled, “Science Driven: Real Life Toddler Nutrition”

http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/09/link-between-milk-allergy-and-chronic-ear-infections/