Parallel Development of Motor Skills and Speech from a Logopedic Perspective
Parallel Development of Motor Skills and Speech from a Logopedic Perspective

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the impact of motor disorders on speech development in children, highlighting the interdependence of gross, fine, and oral motor skills. It outlines developmental milestones from infancy through school age, updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) standards, and diagnostic tools like Munich Functional Developmental Diagnosis (MFDR), emphasizing early identification of delays (Zubler et al., 2022; Fritz et al., 1994). The text explores how motor impairments, particularly dyspraxia (ICD-11: F82), disrupt articulation, phonation, and communication via sensory-motor integration deficits, advocating interdisciplinary therapy integrating speech therapy, physiotherapy, and sensory integration for optimal outcomes.

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