Speech disorders are exactly what they claim to be. It is something that hinders the speech of an individual. They can make speech slower or more difficult for the middle ear to understand. They can range from a mild lisp to mutism resulting in a complete inability to speak, and many different types in between. Particularly in a school setting, speech problems can be frustrating for children. Not only does this make it more difficult to communicate with peers, but it could also make it more difficult to communicate with teachers. It is often taken for granted to have the ability to speak without any obstacles, such as stuttering and slurring, but having a voice that is very different from your peers can have a lasting effect on people. In this article, I will explore the possible causes of speech disorders, the tests used to diagnose a disorder, some possible treatments or cures, and the lasting effects that a speech disorder can have on children emotionally, even at adulthood. a different reason causing the different types of speech disorders, one of the most common types of speech disorders is stuttering. One particular article by Marilyn Nippold examines whether children who stutter (CWS) are more likely to have poorer language skills than children who do not stutter, whether stuttering actually causes more stuttering, and whether stuttering can eventually lead to to restrictions on a child's language development. . It is determined that CWS have the same linguistic development as children who do not stutter. It is also stated that stuttering has a "built-in motor control system" that makes it more difficult to speak fluently, as children who do not stutter do, meaning it is more difficult for children who stutter to perform the act of speaking. These children have knowledge of words, but lack the ability to do so with