Research progress of child athlete’s speech sound disorders

ABSTRACT

Child athletes with speech sound disorders may experience difficulties communicating with coaches, teammates, and others in sports-related contexts. To improve communication abilities and overall athletic performance, research has made progress in exploring the impact of speech therapy and exercise programs on child athletes with speech sound disorders. These programs aim to enhance neural connections between the brain regions responsible for speech production and motor skills needed for sports, as well as boost confidence in social situations. By utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, such as speech sound assessments and imaging techniques, researchers have identified new methods for identifying and treating speech sound disorders in child athletes. This paper reviews the recent research progress on child athlete's speech sound disorders, discussing the implications for speech therapy and exercise programs in sports training, as well as the potential for improved communication and athletic performance. (AU)