Differences in Development of Activities, Participation during School Age (1st to 4th grade) According to Speech Sound Ability in Pre-school Age

Abstract

Objectives: This study divided groups according to speech sound ability in the pre-school age and longitudinally examined the differences in the development patterns of activities from 1st grade to 4th grade. Methods: Longitudinal research data collected from the 7th to 11th year included in the Panel Study on Korean Child (PSKC) were used. The subjects of study were classified into three groups; Typically developing (TD), mild Speech Sound Disorder (SSD), and moderate SSD according to the results of the ‘Three Sentence Screening Test’ in the 7th year. Activities, participation are comprised of learning and applying knowledge, interaction and relationship, major life. A rating score based on the evaluation of each question by the teacher in charge of the child was used. Results: The average score of the TD group was high in all areas. The SSD group was found to show significant differences from the TD in learning and applying knowledge, major life. Conclusion: Children with speech sound disorders show difficulties not only learning skills such as literacy, mathematics, and attention, but also activities required for school education. In a clinical setting, areas that may present problems should be identified and included in the intervention plan in order to minimize not only speech problems but also related problems.