Language consists of many subcomponents, it is a complex metacognitive skill. The characteristics of developmental language disorders vary depending on which subcomponents of language the child has problems with. While some children have difficulty both understanding what is said and expressing themselves, some children may not use the suffixes in the language or use them incorrectly. Some children may not have any verbal output and may communicate with sign language.
When expected, the child will begin to express himself in some way, unless there is an additional obstacle. However, once he starts speaking, he will still be behind compared to his peers. In addition, he will continue to have problems with the subcomponents of the language.
With the guidance given in society as if wait for him to speak, boys speak late, and their fathers speak late, many families do not start therapy in time, and language and language skills, which is actually a problem that can be solved, He regrets that his speech delay has become more complicated.
Why is therapy necessary and important for children who speak late?
From this perspective, it would not be appropriate to wait for a child who is over 3 years old and still does not speak. As the child gets older, he or she may begin to speak, but will continue to experience other problems depending on which subcomponents of the language the child has problems with. It is very difficult for a child who starts speaking at the age of 5 to reach the level of his/her peers without support.
In cases of delayed language and speech, articulation disorders and phonological disorders are often observed in later periods. In such a case, a child who is lagging behind his peers will have problems with reading and writing during school.
In addition, communication is one of the basic needs of people. A child who is 3 years old but still cannot communicate verbally will develop behavioral problems (aggression, crying, being aggressive, etc.) or become withdrawn. Preventing all these situations is possible with language and speech therapy.
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