Pediatric Speech Therapy for Delayed Speech or Language
When children have a speech or language delay, they may find it difficult to express themselves or understand others. Whether they struggle with forming words, sharing ideas, or understanding what’s being said around them, a speech or language delay can make day-to-day life challenging.
At Fluens Children’s Therapy, we’re here to support you and your child with expert speech therapy. Our experienced and friendly team will help your child build the skills they need to communicate clearly and confidently.
What Is a Speech or Language Delay?
Speech refers to how sounds and words are spoken, while language is the use and understanding of words to communicate ideas. A speech or language delay means that a child isn’t reaching their expected milestones in speech or language development.
Children with a speech delay may struggle with forming sounds correctly, while those with a language delay may have difficulty following directions or clearly explaining their ideas. Speech therapy can help children with both types of delays to overcome these obstacles and achieve their full communication potential.
Common Signs of Delayed Speech in Children
If your child is experiencing delayed speech, you may notice some of these signs:
- Difficulty forming simple words or sounds correctly.
- Speech that’s difficult to understand, even for familiar listeners.
- Trouble imitating sounds or words.
- Frustration when trying to communicate.
Common Signs of Delayed Language in Children
Children with delayed language development may show some of these common signs:
- Limited vocabulary for their age.
- Limited use of gestures or words to communicate.
- Difficulty following directions or understanding questions.
- Limited ability to form sentences or combine words.
- Not asking questions or expressing ideas.
- Challenges with social interactions due to limited communication.
What Causes a Speech or Language Delay?
There are several possible causes for a speech or language delay. In some children, hearing loss, autism spectrum disorder, or physical or neurological disorders can play a role. But it’s also true that children can develop at their own pace, and some children just need a little more time or support than others to reach the same milestones.
Often, the exact cause may be unknown. But with early intervention, children with delayed speech or language can make significant progress and catch up with their peers.
Through fun, interactive sessions, we help children master the small steps needed to say words and phrases accurately. Whether you visit us in-person or choose our convenient online therapy option, we are committed to supporting your child’s progress toward fluent and confident speech.
How Pediatric Speech Therapy Can Treat Delayed Speech and Language
At Fluens Children’s Therapy, we provide personalized speech therapy to help children achieve their speech and language milestones. Our expert Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) assess each child’s unique needs and design a therapy plan that targets the specific areas they need to develop.
Through fun, engaging activities and exercises, we’ll help your child build the language skills they need to communicate confidently at home, in school, and with friends. Whether you visit us in-person or choose our convenient online therapy option, we’re here to support your child every step of the way.
Reach Out Today to Get Started
Ready to help your child make progress in their speech and language development? Our team at Fluens Children’s Therapy is here to help your child communicate with ease!
Reach out to our team in University Place, WA, at (253) 212-3502 or our team in Columbia, TN, at (931) 982-6092 to schedule an evaluation today.