Abstract
Keratitis-Ichthyosis Deafness (KID) syndrome is an atypical genetic, multi-system disorder characterised by defects of corneas’ surface, thickened plaques of skin and sensorineural hearing impairment. As it is a multifaceted syndrome, children with KID require a comprehensive examination of all the affected systems, including continuous monitoring of speech and language abilities, as it is associated with sensorineural hearing impairment. However, the KID syndrome being a rare condition, the speech, language and hearing abilities are less explored. Thus, it is attempted to portray those speech, language and hearing abilities affected in them by describing a case report of a 5-year old child diagnosed with KID syndrome. This case report also highlighted on the importance of early identification and rehabilitation in such cases.
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