Have you noticed that your child speaks less than their peers? Speech delay is one of the most common developmental concerns in early childhood. However, with the right support at the right time, most children can successfully overcome this process.
What is Speech Delay?
Speech delay is when a child does not acquire age-appropriate language skills at the expected time. This can affect the ability to say words (expressive language) or understand them (receptive language).
Expected Language Development by Age
- 12 months: First words ("mama", "dada"), simple gestures
- 18 months: 10-20 words, understanding simple instructions
- 2 years: 50+ words, 2-word sentences ("want water", "daddy come")
- 3 years: 200-300 words, 3-4 word sentences
- 4-5 years: 1000+ words, complex sentences, storytelling
Possible Signs of Speech Delay
- Knowing fewer than 50 words at age 2
- Unable to combine two words at age 2
- Strangers having difficulty understanding their speech at age 3
- Speaking noticeably less than peers
- Not understanding simple instructions
- Preferring to communicate with gestures instead of speaking
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