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Speech defects affect a person's ability to communicate and speak properly. Mental retardation, autism, ADD and cerebral palsy may cause speech defects. Some speech defects may also be a result of physical conditions such as brain damage, cleft palate and partial or complete deafness.

Top Resources on Causes of Speech Defects

• A2Zpsychology: Types and Causes of Speech Defects
• A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Causes
• KidsHealth: What Causes Speech Problems?
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• Wikipedia: Causes
• WrongDiagnosis: Common Causes of Speech Symptoms

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