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Recognising speech and language difficulties in young children

Published: 21 Apr 2023 Tagged: childrenearly interventionevaluationexpressive languagelanguageparentsreceptive languagesignsSLPSpeakablespeech language pathologistSpeech Pathologyspeech therapy
Recognising speech and language difficulties in young children

Being a parent gives you the unique chance to watch your child grow from a helpless infant to an adult capable of building his or her own destiny and family.

Because we come from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, each parent has had a variety of experiences. It's also true that every child is special and utterly unique in their own way. A parent who only wants what's best for their child may experience worries, worry, and anxieties as a result of this uniqueness.

A child's learning curve for speech and language is also distinct and requires careful consideration because the earlier an issue is detected, the sooner it can be treated.

The first and most important step to take if you suspect your child is showing signs of speech or language difficulties is to refrain from comparing them to other children. Each child is different and may just have a varied learning curve; they are neither better or worse than other kids, as was previously noted. The second step is to go through the following checklist and see if your child exhibits any of the following traits:

  • Your kid doesn't have any social interactions (anytime in infancy)
  • Your child is unable to follow or comprehend what you are saying (starting at 1 year)
  • Your child mispronounces the letters b, h, m, p, and w in words (1-2 years)
  • Only a few sounds or words are said by your child (18 months to 2 years)
  • Your child's words are not easily understood (18 months to 2 years)
  • Your kid doesn't seem to be able to blend words well (starting at 2 years)
  • Your kid seems to just know a few words (age 2-3 years)
  • Your child uses the terms d, f, g, k, n, and t inappropriately (2-3 years)
  • Even to close friends and family members, your child's speech is confusing (2-3 years)
  • Your child does not ask for things in 2-3-word sentences (by 3 years)

The next step is to make an appointment with a speech and language pathologist so they can conduct a proper evaluation to validate your suspicions if you see any of these traits. Perhaps your child's temporary speech impairment is simply the result of other things. Perhaps the child needs to work on improving his or her speech and language skills as soon as feasible and with less stress than if they wait to seek out more support.

Speakable's highly skilled team will be able to conduct an assessment to uncover various communication challenges and assist in developing a plan on how to address them. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you believe your child needs an assessment or therapy.

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