What is language delay?
A language delay is a type of communication disorder. The child may have a language delay if he or she does not meet the language development stages for his or her age. Language skills can be developed at a slower pace than most children. They may have trouble expressing themselves or understanding others.
kind
A language delay can be receptive, expressive, or a combination of both. A receptive language delay occurs when the child has difficulty understanding the language. An expressive language disorder occurs when a child has difficulty communicating verbally.
Symptoms
1. Does not speak (even meaningless sounds) until the age of 15 months.
2. Does not speak until 2 years old.
3. Inability to speak in short sentences until the age of 3 years.
4. Difficulty in following the instructions.
5. Poor pronunciation or articulation.
6. Difficulty in combining words into one sentence.
7. Oblivion of words in sentences.
Causes
Language delays in children have many possible causes. In some cases, more than one factor contributes to language delay.
1. Hearing impairment
2. Autism
3. Intellectual disability
4. Psychological disorders
treatment
Following diagnosis, the child's treatment plan is likely to include speech and language therapy. A licensed speech pathologist will complete an assessment to determine the types of problems the child is facing.
Sources: Healthline, Healthy Children
