Speech Delay in Children: When to See a Speech Therapist?
Dr. Sarah Benali
Editorial team
What is Speech Delay?
Speech delay refers to the persistence of phonological simplifications beyond the age when they are normally expected. The child understands well and speaks in sentences, but words remain distorted.
Developmental Milestones
Key milestones include first recognizable words at 12-18 months, two-word combinations at 2 years, and correct production of all phonemes by 5-6 years.
When to Consult
See a speech therapist if your child is not combining words by 2.5 years or is not understood by family members by age 3.
Assessment and Treatment
The assessment includes a phonological inventory, oral praxis examination, auditory discrimination evaluation, and oral language assessment. Treatment is typically brief and play-based.
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