Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the effect of oral training on speech for mental retardation child. Methods40 cases were divided into 2 groups, 20 cases in each group. The control group was treated with language cognitive training. The observation group was treated with language cognitive combined with oral training. The treatment was given for 3 months. Sign-significance Test (S-S) was used to evaluate the language development before and after treatment. ResultsThe language development quotient significantly improved after treatment (P＜0.05), and the language expression quotient of the observation group improved more than that in the control group (P＜0.05), but the language comprehension quotient and operation quotient of the both were no significantly different. ConclusionLanguage cognitive combined with oral training is more effective on language expression capability of mental retardation child.

Key words: oral training, mental retardation, speech rehabilitation