Delay in Language Development

• Retardation in Language Development

Retardation in language development in children may be a temporary situation or a significant problem. Although the child continues a certain process in development, various factors can cause language delays in some children. In this case, parents are recommended to closely monitor their children's speaking and listening skills and to seek professional help if they see signs of retardation.

• Language Development Periods in Children

2. ay: Mumbling, smiling at strangers, turning towards the voice
3. ay:Making non-meaningful sounds
4. ay: Don't laugh
6. ay:Do not repeat vowels
9. ay:Do not repeat consonants
12. ay:Don't say a word
15. month: Pointing with your hand and saying no words except for mother and father
18th month: Speaking with about 10 words
21. ay: 2-word sentences
24. ay: A maximum of 3 word sentences to describe your needs
36. ay: Knows numbers, tells stories about events.

• Causes of Language Developmental Delay

 

Hearing disorders.

Hereditary (familial)problems

Complications of premature birth and physical disabilities (spastic syndromes).

Lack of stimulation, cognitive delays (autism).

Problems involving facial muscles (cleft palate)

It is best for children with delayed language and speech skills to first undergo an audiological examination. Sometimes parents fail to notice moderate hearing loss in children. If there is a delay in language development, as well as in skills such as sitting and walking, and if eye contact is not made, a pediatric neurologist should be consulted. If no problems are detected in the hearing and neurological examination, the child should be evaluated by a speech therapist.

The speech therapist evaluates language skills and raises the family's awareness of what to do.
 
 

 

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