Did You Know?
Facts About Speech and Language

• Speech and language difficulty is the most common problem facing Ontario's children.
  
  
• 10% of preschool children may be at risk of speech and language problems.
  
  
• Unless they receive help, children with communication problems face the risk of long term difficulties with social relationships, education and self-esteem.
  
  
• Treating a preschool child for communication difficulties costs less than treating an older child.
  
  
• For every dollar spent, six dollars are saved compared to providing speech and language therapy at a later age.
  
  
• Boys are more at risk for communication problems than are girls