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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Lisp | |||
| synonyms = Speech sound disorder | |||
| pronunciation = | |||
| specialty = [[Speech-language pathology]] | |||
| symptoms = Difficulty in pronouncing [[sibilant]] sounds | |||
| onset = Childhood | |||
| duration = Can be persistent without intervention | |||
| causes = Developmental, [[hearing loss]], [[neurological disorder]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[hearing impairment]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Speech assessment]] | |||
| differential = [[Articulation disorder]], [[phonological disorder]] | |||
| treatment = [[Speech therapy]] | |||
| frequency = Common in children | |||
}} | |||
A [[Lisp]] is a speech impediment that is characterized by the inability to correctly pronounce one or more sibilant consonant sounds, usually "s" or "z". This can be due to various physiological or neurological factors, such as irregular tongue placement or movement. | A [[Lisp]] is a speech impediment that is characterized by the inability to correctly pronounce one or more sibilant consonant sounds, usually "s" or "z". This can be due to various physiological or neurological factors, such as irregular tongue placement or movement. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
* There are four types of lisps: | * There are four types of lisps: | ||
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* '''Lateral Lisp''': Here, the air escapes over the sides of the tongue. | * '''Lateral Lisp''': Here, the air escapes over the sides of the tongue. | ||
* '''Palatal Lisp''': This occurs when the middle part of the tongue touches the soft palate. | * '''Palatal Lisp''': This occurs when the middle part of the tongue touches the soft palate. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
* A lisp can be caused by numerous factors such as: | * A lisp can be caused by numerous factors such as: | ||
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* Hearing loss | * Hearing loss | ||
* Intellectual or developmental disabilities | * Intellectual or developmental disabilities | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for a lisp primarily involves speech therapy. Speech-language pathologists can provide exercises and techniques to improve articulation and correct tongue placement. | Treatment for a lisp primarily involves speech therapy. Speech-language pathologists can provide exercises and techniques to improve articulation and correct tongue placement. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Speech-Language Pathology]] | * [[Speech-Language Pathology]] | ||
* [[Articulation disorder]] | * [[Articulation disorder]] | ||
* [[Communication disorder]] | * [[Communication disorder]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "Lisping: When /s/ and /z/ are hard to say". American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. | * "Lisping: When /s/ and /z/ are hard to say". American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. | ||
* "Speech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonology". American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. | * "Speech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonology". American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
[[Lisping - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association]] | [[Lisping - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:55, 4 April 2025
| Lisp | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Speech sound disorder |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Speech-language pathology |
| Symptoms | Difficulty in pronouncing sibilant sounds |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Childhood |
| Duration | Can be persistent without intervention |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Developmental, hearing loss, neurological disorder |
| Risks | Family history, hearing impairment |
| Diagnosis | Speech assessment |
| Differential diagnosis | Articulation disorder, phonological disorder |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Speech therapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common in children |
| Deaths | N/A |
A Lisp is a speech impediment that is characterized by the inability to correctly pronounce one or more sibilant consonant sounds, usually "s" or "z". This can be due to various physiological or neurological factors, such as irregular tongue placement or movement.
Types[edit]
- There are four types of lisps:
- Interdental Lisp: Also known as a frontal lisp, this occurs when the tongue protrudes between the front teeth.
- Dentalised Lisp: This happens when the tongue pushes against the front teeth.
- Lateral Lisp: Here, the air escapes over the sides of the tongue.
- Palatal Lisp: This occurs when the middle part of the tongue touches the soft palate.
Causes[edit]
- A lisp can be caused by numerous factors such as:
- Oral structural abnormalities
- Neurological disorders
- Hearing loss
- Intellectual or developmental disabilities
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for a lisp primarily involves speech therapy. Speech-language pathologists can provide exercises and techniques to improve articulation and correct tongue placement.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- "Lisping: When /s/ and /z/ are hard to say". American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- "Speech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonology". American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
External Links[edit]
Lisping - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Speech Sound Disorders - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
