Epidemilogical profile of speech and language disorder in north central Nigeria.

Background: Speech-language pathologists/Otolaryngologists recognize high prevalence of speech and language disorder among children. The aim of the study is to find out the epidemiological profile of speech and language disorder in north central Nigeria.

Method: A five year retrospective review of all referral to speech and language therapy unit ENT Department between January 2005 and December 2009.