Mask Wearing Caused 364% Increase In Patient Referrals Of Babies And Toddlers Says Speech Therapist

Mask wearing has caused a 364% increase in the number of patient referrals of babies and toddlers, claims a speech therapist. It’s very important that kids do see your face to learn, so they’re watching your mouth.

According to a speech therapist, mask usage during the pandemic resulted in a 364 percent rise in patient referrals for babies and toddlers.

As per Jaclyn Theek of WPBF News, only 5% of patients before the outbreak comprised of babies and toddlers, but that number has now risen to 20%.

Parents are characterizing their children's communication issues as "COVID delayed," with face coverings being its main reason of their severely hampered speaking abilities.

Babies begin learning to communicate by reading lips as early as 8 months old, a thankless endeavor if parents and caregivers suffocate themselves with masks to adhere to the rules.

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