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• Nearly 13,000 preschool children
in Nova Scotia have some form of communication disorder.
| Region |
Est. Number
of Preschool Children with Communication Disorders |
Western
Northern
Central
Eastern |
2,758
2,105
5,453
2,579 |
| Total |
12,895 |
• The recommended ratio
of speech-language pathologists to preschool children is
1:1500. Nova Scotia's ratio is 1:3279
• In comparison to
other provinces...
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Ontario |
1:1500
1:1200
1:3279
1:2000 |
• Waiting periods
for preschool children requiring speech-language pathology
services are often 12-18 months.
• Children with speech
and language disorders are at high risk for reading disabilities
and academic failure.
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