Delayed Language Skills
in Branford & Oxford, CT

Does your child have trouble with expressing their ideas clearly? Or do they have difficulty understanding and following directions? These could be signs of a language delay, which can lead to communication, academic, and social challenges. Keep reading to learn more about language, how to recognize a delay, and how our team at More to Say can help your child master their language skills for success and confidence.

What Is a Speech Sound Disorder?

When we say language, we’re referring to the system of communication that involves understanding and using words to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Unlike speech, which focuses on physically making the sounds of words, language includes a broader range of skills like vocabulary, grammar, and more.

For example, speech involves the ability to pronounce individual words correctly, like “want” and “ball.” Language is a different skill that requires the ability to string those words together to communicate an idea, like “I want the ball.”

Two Types of Language

There are two basic types of language that children learn to use as they grow:

What Is a Language Delay?

A language delay is what we call it when a child’s language development progresses at a slower rate than expected for their age. This delay can happen in different aspects of language, such as vocabulary, sentence structure, following directions, or understanding questions.

Common Signs of Delayed Language Skills

Some of the most common signs of a language skill delay include:

How Pediatric Therapy Helps Children with Language Delays

At More to Say, we believe that children learn best through playing and interacting with their environment. After your child’s comprehensive evaluation, our pediatric therapists will create a treatment plan to address their specific language challenges. Through proven speech therapy techniques, we can help your child build their language skills for improved communication and better overall wellbeing.

Our goal is to support your child’s healthy development through fun, engaging, and proven therapy methods. To support that goal, we take a holistic viewpoint to ensure your child’s treatment aligns with their needs, interests, and family life. Our distinctive approach motivates children and makes them excited to participate in therapy, which is why our families love the More to Say Way!

Schedule an Evaluation Today

If you notice that your child is struggling with their language skills, early intervention can help them build the skills they need for great communication. Give us a call at (203) 828-6790 to experience pediatric therapy the More to Say way, and let’s work together to empower your child to live a happy, fulfilling life.

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