Some early signs that a child might need speech and/or language therapy:

 

• Difficulty pronouncing sounds

• Stuttering

• Confusion or difficulty following simple instructions.

• Limited vocabulary

• Difficulty expressing themselves in social situations.

• Limited eye contact

• Frustration when they have difficulty saying what they want to say.

• Problems playing with other children.

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Red Flags and Milestones

• 6–9 Months: Limited babbling.

• 12–15 Months: No gestures (waving/pointing) or not responding to their name.

• 18 Months: No first words or fewer than 20 words.

• 24 Months (2 years): Not using two-word phrases, or struggling to combine words.

• 3 Years: Speech is consistently hard for strangers to understand

 

Early intervention is key in long term success for children with speech and/or language difficulties.

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Booking an initial evaluation will allow the clinician to narrow in on what specific language and/or speech areas need therapeutic intervention.