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Title: Investigation of Swallowing Performance and Family Impact in Children with Speech and Language Delay
Language: English
Authors: Fahri Koca (ORCID 0009-0003-7264-2133), Serkan Bengisu (ORCID 0000-0002-6580-1189), Numan Demir (ORCID 0000-0001-6308-0237)
Source: International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders. 2026 61(3).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Delayed Speech, Language Acquisition, Human Body, Motor Reactions, Eating Habits, Family Environment, Turkish, Comorbidity, Quality of Life, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Turkey
DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70247
ISSN: 1368-2822
1460-6984
Abstract: Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between delayed speech, feeding, and swallowing performance in children with speech and language delay (SLD) by comparing their feeding and swallowing performance with typically developing children, and to assess the impact of swallowing performance on families. Methods: A total of 60 children aged 24-60 months whose mother language was Turkish and their families participated in the study. Participants were divided into two groups: 40 children diagnosed with SLD and 20 typically developing children. Swallowing performance were assessed using the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PEDI EAT-10), the Oral Speech Mechanism Screening Examination-Third Edition (OSMSE-3), and the Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale (KCPS). Nutritional status was assessed using the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), while family impact was measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) and the Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey (FS-IS). Results: Results showed significant differences between the two groups in PEDI-EAT-10, OSMSE-3, and KCPS scores. The SLD group demonstrated significantly higher PEDI-EAT-10 scores (1.60 ± 4.21) compared with the typically developing control (TDC) group (0.00 ± 0.00; p = 0.011). Similarly, KCPS scores were significantly elevated in the SLD group (0.60 ± 0.59) relative to the TDC group (0.05 ± 0.22; p = 0.001). In contrast, the total OSMSE-3 score was significantly lower in the SLD group (40.40 ± 7.49) than in the TDC group (48.80 ± 2.07; p < 0.001), indicating poorer oral sensorimotor function among children with SLD. However, no significant difference was found in FOIS scores (p = 0.058). Regarding family impact, significant differences were observed in PedsQL and FS-IS scores (p = 0.001; p = 0.044). Conclusion: In conclusion, the swallowing performance and oral motor function of children with SLD were found to be significantly different from children without SLD. This suggests a possible association between motor planning deficits and the co-occurrence of speech and language disorders and swallowing dysfunction. In addition, families of children with SLD reported lower quality of life and greater concerns about feeding and swallowing. These findings underscore the importance of addressing both SLD and swallowing disorder concurrently in clinical practice.
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  Data: Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between delayed speech, feeding, and swallowing performance in children with speech and language delay (SLD) by comparing their feeding and swallowing performance with typically developing children, and to assess the impact of swallowing performance on families. Methods: A total of 60 children aged 24-60 months whose mother language was Turkish and their families participated in the study. Participants were divided into two groups: 40 children diagnosed with SLD and 20 typically developing children. Swallowing performance were assessed using the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PEDI EAT-10), the Oral Speech Mechanism Screening Examination-Third Edition (OSMSE-3), and the Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale (KCPS). Nutritional status was assessed using the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), while family impact was measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) and the Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey (FS-IS). Results: Results showed significant differences between the two groups in PEDI-EAT-10, OSMSE-3, and KCPS scores. The SLD group demonstrated significantly higher PEDI-EAT-10 scores (1.60 &#177; 4.21) compared with the typically developing control (TDC) group (0.00 &#177; 0.00; p = 0.011). Similarly, KCPS scores were significantly elevated in the SLD group (0.60 &#177; 0.59) relative to the TDC group (0.05 &#177; 0.22; p = 0.001). In contrast, the total OSMSE-3 score was significantly lower in the SLD group (40.40 &#177; 7.49) than in the TDC group (48.80 &#177; 2.07; p &lt; 0.001), indicating poorer oral sensorimotor function among children with SLD. However, no significant difference was found in FOIS scores (p = 0.058). Regarding family impact, significant differences were observed in PedsQL and FS-IS scores (p = 0.001; p = 0.044). Conclusion: In conclusion, the swallowing performance and oral motor function of children with SLD were found to be significantly different from children without SLD. This suggests a possible association between motor planning deficits and the co-occurrence of speech and language disorders and swallowing dysfunction. In addition, families of children with SLD reported lower quality of life and greater concerns about feeding and swallowing. These findings underscore the importance of addressing both SLD and swallowing disorder concurrently in clinical practice.
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