How does cerebral palsy (CP) affect a child's speech ability compared to the effect on speech of a child with autism?
A) CP can affect speech sound; autism affects the production of speech.
B) CP can affect both speech sound and production; autism affects a child's ability to acquire both receptive and expressive speech.
C) CP affects a child's ability to acquire both receptive and expressive speech; autism affects both speech sound and production.
D) CP affects a child's ability to acquire receptive speech; autism affects a child's ability to acquire expressive speech.

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Cerebral palsy can impact both the physical ability to produce speech sounds and the production of speech due to motor control issues. Autism primarily affects the ability to acquire and use language, impacting both receptive (understanding) and expressive (speaking) communication skills.

How Does Cerebral Palsy (CP) Affect a Child's Speech Ability