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Phonological
Disorder Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Phonological
Disorder Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
Phonological Disorder
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these Phonological
Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Phonological Disorder symptoms in making
proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and psychological testing
considerations. This information on Phonological Disorder symptoms and diagnostic
criteria are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgement and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Diagnostic criteria for 315.39 Phonological Disorder
A.
Failure to use
developmentally
expected speech sounds that are appropriate
for age and dialect (e.g.,
errors
in
sound
production, use,
representation, or organization such as, but not limited to, substitutions of
one sound for another {use of /t/ for target /k/ sound] or omissions
of
sounds
such
as
final
consonants).
B.
The
difficulties in
speech
sound
production interfere with academic or
occupational achievement
or with social communication.
C.
If Mental Retardation,
a speech motor or
sensory
deficit,
or
environmental
deprivation is present. The speech difficulties are in excess of those
usually
associated with
these problems.
Coding Note:
If a speech motor or sensory deficit or a neurological condition is
present, code
the condition on Axis
Ill.
Also, See: Other Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in
Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
Other Mental Health
Diagnostic Symptoms and Criteria
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