Case report: Guillain-Barre syndrome - language development delay

Abstract

The aim of the study was to describe the Guillain-Barré syndrome development and speech and language pathology manifestations. It describes the clinical picture of a speech and language pathology, and the revaluation 7 months after the symptoms beginning, through formal and informal tests application and auditory evaluation. In the revaluation, the results showed intentional communication, primary functions, restricted participation in dialogic activity, isolated words productions, orders understanding linked to the context, alimentary abilities return. Peripheral audition normality. Hospitalization, family conducts front to the disease and absence of school activities influenced in the communicative acting. The Guillain-Barré syndrome emergence, as well as the family answer to the child’s condition, influenced in a negative way the language development.