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Child Language Development

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Communication difficulties are challenging for both the child and the parents

You have noticed that your child is not talking as much as their peers.

You understand what your child wants to say but you have noticed that others have a more difficult time.

Your child becomes frustrated trying to communicate.

Delays in language development raise many questions for parents

Is my child ready to start preschool?
Why isn’t my child talking yet?
What should I be doing at home to help my child reach language milestones?

What Causes Language Development Delays in Children?

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The first two years of life are a critical period that shapes the foundation for future language and communication development. Language skills help your child express and understand feelings, think and learn, solve problems, and develop/maintain relationships with others.

One out of five children will experience language development at a pace that’s slower than their peers. Some children with speech or language delays have an underlying developmental or physical problem causing the delay. Oral-motor problems, Autism, hearing difficulties, and other intellectual disabilities can affect language development in children. However, there isn’t always a known cause as some children just seem to progress at different speeds.

Parents are important partners in the process of helping their child reach language milestone achievements. It is important to determine the underlying cause of your child’s language difficulties to help you and your child reach your full potential.

Our Speech-Language Pathologists Can Help

When parents observe delays in language development, they may begin to wonder what they could be doing to help their child. Our speech-language pathologists are highly trained to help your child reach developmental language milestones and help them catch up with their peers. We provide play-based therapy in order to improve your child’s communication skills and will support you and your family throughout the entire process. In addition, we also give parents home program activities to help you continue to improve your child’s speech and language development and set your child up for success.

Call us today to schedule your child’s language development appointment.