Did You Know?

• One in ten Canadians has a speech, language or hearing problem. This affects tens of thousands of individuals.
• Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic disability among older adults.
• Adult hearing loss can start as early as the third or fourth decade of life.
• Children with behavioural issues are ten times more likely to actually have undetected language disorders.
• Communication disorders in school-aged children are often misdiagnosed as learning disabilities.
• An estimated 4% of pre-schoolers have a significant speech or language disorder.
• 1% of Canadians and 4% of pre-schoolers stutter.

You can find out more or find a professional near you online at www.speechandhearing.ca.

- News Canada