KHẢO SÁT ĐẶC ĐIỂM LÂM SÀNG VÀ THÍNH LỰC Ở TRẺ RỐI LOẠN NGÔN NGỮ ĐẾN KHÁM TẠI ĐƠN VỊ NGÔN NGỮ TRỊ LIỆU TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y KHOA PHẠM NGỌC THẠCH

Abstract

Background: To investigate the clinical characteristics and hearing profiles of children with language disorders. Methods: A case-series study was conducted on 32 children with language disorders who attended the Speech and Language Therapy Unit, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine General Clinic, from January 2024 to December 2024. Results: The mean age of children with suspected hearing loss was 36.03 ± 12.56 months, predominantly between 2 and <4 years (62.5%), with a male predominance (male/female ratio = 4.33:1). Speech delay was the main reason for consultation (75%). Preterm birth accounted for 21.88%, and 25% of mothers had illnesses during pregnancy. Most children demonstrated normal middle ear and cochlear function (bilateral acoustic reflex present in 71.88%; bilateral OAE pass in 75%). Wave V was present at 20 dB in 100% of cases, with a mean ABR threshold of 20 dB in both ears. No cases of bilateral hearing loss were identified. Conclusion: Most children with suspected hearing loss presented with speech delay but had normal hearing. Hearing impairment was not the primary cause in this cohort of children with language disorders.