Delayed Speech and Language Developments
About Delayed Speech and Language Developments
Every Word Counts, Every Voice Matters!
Delayed Speech & Language Development affects a child’s ability to express or understand language on time. Early intervention is key. With the right therapy and family support, children can improve communication, gain confidence, and build stronger connections with the world.
- One-on-One Speech Therapy: Personalized sessions to improve articulation, vocabulary, and sentence formation.
- Play-Based Learning Activities: Using games, storytelling, and tools to naturally enhance speech and language development.
Causes for Delayed Speech and Language Developments
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Hearing Loss : Children who can’t hear sounds clearly may struggle to develop speech naturally.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) : Communication delays are often one of the early signs of autism.
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Cognitive delays can affect a child’s ability to understand and use language.
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Oral-Motor Issues : Difficulty with tongue, lip, or jaw movement can limit sound production.
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Neurological Disorders: Conditions like cerebral palsy or brain injury can impact speech and language centers.
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Prematurity or Low Birth Weight : These can affect brain development and cause early speech delays.
Symptoms for Hearing Assessment for Children
Child doesn’t make sounds or coo by twelve months.
Not using clear, meaningful words by eighteen months old.
Uses very few words compared to other same-age children.
Not joining two or more words by age three, affecting expression.
Fails to respond to basic verbal directions or cues during conversation.
Speech is hard to understand, even for close family daily.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions
About Delayed Speech and Language Developments
Causes may include hearing loss, autism, intellectual disability, oral-motor issues, neurological conditions, or limited verbal interaction at home.
Watch for signs like no babbling by 12 months, no words by 18 months, or difficulty combining words by age 2–3.
Some might, but many need support. Early intervention gives children the best chance to catch up successfully and confidently.
Therapies include one-on-one speech-language sessions, play-based learning, home programs, and support for underlying issues like hearing problems.
We assess each child’s needs and offer fun, personalized therapy to improve speech and language. Our team also guides parents to support learning at home.
