Speech Problems

Children that are exposed to lead in their early years exhibit neurological disturbances, such as diminished IQ, hearing loss, and speech and language impairments.

Is it true that lead poisoning affects speech?

The amount of lead in a child's blood has an impact on how they acquire and process language. Low levels of lead can impair a child's hearing, affecting their capacity to process language. Hearing loss might also influence a child's academic performance.

Is it possible for lead to create a delay in speech?

What a parent may already be aware of are frequent concerns such as speech delay, hyperactivity, inability to sit/listen/learn in school, and inability to focus. Those observations may be the outcome of previous childhood lead poisoning.

Is it true that lead causes autism?

Autistic disorders can be caused by lead and mercury. The elevated amount of heavy metals in autistic children is due to a number of risk factors. In autistic children, a defect in heavy metal metabolism contributes to the elevated levels of heavy metals in their bodies.

What happens if my child has a lead test result?

Lead can damage a child's development, behavior, and learning ability. It's preferable if the test result is low. The majority of lead poisoning is caused by children licking, swallowing, or inhaling dust from old lead paint. Most homes built prior to 1978 have old lead paint, which is sometimes hidden behind newer paint.

What is the process through which lead is digested in the body?

The most common type of lead, inorganic lead, is not processed in the liver. The majority of organic lead consumed is absorbed. The liver metabolizes organic lead compounds (such as those found in leaded gasoline and additives sold in the United States in the past).