Q What stages does Korean medicine treatment for speech and language delay follow?
A It proceeds in order: Stage 1, cause differentiation and pattern identification; Stage 2, clearing phlegm-dampness or replenishing kidney and heart qi to build a foundation; Stage 3, supporting cognitive and language development with cognition-supporting prescriptions.
Detailed Answer
Korean medicine treatment for speech and language delay takes a stepwise approach according to the cause type.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Stage 1 (2-4 weeks): After screening for hearing and the possibility of autism spectrum, we differentiate the kidney qi deficiency, heart qi deficiency, and phlegm-dampness patterns and decide the initial prescription. Stage 2 (4-12 weeks): For the phlegm-dampness type, we improve qi and blood circulation with phlegm-resolving (化痰) prescriptions; for the kidney and heart qi deficiency types, we strengthen the foundation with tonifying prescriptions. Stage 3 (after 12 weeks): We support cognitive and language development centered on cognition-supporting herbs (polygala, acorus, poria). Aligning the schedule with concurrent speech therapy improves treatment efficiency.
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