Introduction: Speech, which is the sonic communication of people, plays an important role in human life. The correct development of speech is a very important element of a child’s school maturity. Speech disorders may be the cause of, among others, difficulties with reading and writing. The theoretical part will discuss the impact of speech disorders (mainly dyslalia) on specific difficulties with reading and writing. In relation to this, the issue of speech development and the most frequently occurring speech disorders will also be presented. The problem of specific difficulties with learning will also be presented. Material and Methods: Studies for the purposes of the present publication were conducted in September 2018 among 62 students in grades 1-3 of selected primary schools of in the Biała Podlaska district, in whom articulation disorders have been diagnosed. The aim of the research was to analyse the verbal communication of children in the context of difficulties with reading and writing. The basic tool used in the study was a part of the pictorial questionnaire created by G. Demel. Results: The analysis of the collected results of empirical research allows to conclude that among children diagnosed with articulatory disorders, there are specific difficulties with reading and writing. Conclusions: Articulatory disorders have an influence on difficulties with reading and writing.