Shaping speech.
Clear speech can often be challenging for people with Down syndrome. The shape of the hard palate in the top of the mouth influences speech production. A new paper reports detailed measures of the shape and size of the hard palate among children with Down syndrome.
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The Down Syndrome Educational Trust, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. sue.buckley@downsed.org
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