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Method of treating apraxia of speech in children

US9089563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2012
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A therapeutic method for treating apraxia of speech in children. The child can also be diagnosed with autism, mental retardation, dyslexia. Verbal development stages and nonverbal development stages are tested and observed. If a child demonstrates at least 18 to 24 month development stage of either the verbal development or the non-verbal development, a therapeutic dosage of dopamine agonistic medicine is administered to the child in addition to speech therapy and language training.

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