Many children do develop speech sounds over time but those who do not often need the services of an SLP to learn correct speech sounds. Some speech sound errors can result from physical problems, such as: 1  developmental disorders (e.g.,autism). 2  genetic syndromes (e.g., Down syndrome).
adjective. 1  The definition of anergic is a condition in which the body fails to react to an injected antigen. 2  The definition of anergic is a condition in which the body fails to react to an injected antigen. A child whose body does not react properly to an immunization is anergic.
A generalized spinal and extraspinal articular disorder characterized by calcification and ossification of ligaments, particularly of the anterior longitudinal ligament; distinct from ankylosing spondylitis or degenerative joint disease. Synonym(s): Forestier disease.