This category is dedicated to parents and professionals supporting late talkers and toddlers with delayed speech. Explore early language milestones, expressive and receptive delays, evaluation guidance, and practical strategies to activate communication during the critical 12–36 month window.
Whether your toddler understands but isn’t talking yet, has limited vocabulary, or is not combining words, these articles provide structured, research-informed guidance to help you take confident action.
When Should You REALLY Start Speech Therapy for a Late Talker? If you’ve been asking yourself: When to Start Speech Therapy for a late talker “Should I wait a little longer?” “Maybe he’ll catch up?” “Am I overreacting?” You are not alone. But here’s the clinical truth: The best time to start speech therapy is […]
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Introduction It’s natural for parents to worry about their if their child isn’t talking as much as others. But speech and language milestones are not one-size-fits-all. Early understanding helps parents take action, advocate for their child, and nurture child’s communication skills (Ghosh et al., 2023). What is Typical — and When to Worry Expected Variability
Why Late Talking Is not Always Autism: The Research A Mother’s Story: “Why isn’t he talking yet?” When Meera’s late talking two-year-old, son, wasn’t using many words, worry crept in.She saw social-media posts about autism everywhere and feared the worst. With gentle guidance from her speech-language therapist, Meera discovered that most late talkers are simply
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In today’s tech-savvy world, parents and educators often wonder: Is screen time harming my child’s language development? While excessive screen use has long been associated with developmental delays, recent research suggests a more nuanced picture. It turns out that screen time isn’t inherently harmful — it’s how we use it that matters. Understanding the Debate
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Are you waiting for your child to start talking and wondering how to help at home? The good news is: you don’t need hours of therapy. Just 15 minutes a day with this simple, parent-led speech routine can spark big changes in your toddler’s communication. In this article, I’ll show you one powerful strategy you
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Helping Your Child Speak: A Free Guide for Parents Is your toddler not talking yet? You’re not alone — and you’re not helpless. As a parent, you play a powerful role in supporting your child’s early communication. That’s why we’ve created this free guide, easy-to-follow just for you. “First Words Begin Here” is a gentle,
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🌈 Introduction: The Power of Simple Sentences-“I Want…” Every child has the right to communicate their needs, feelings, and ideas. For many neurodiverse children—especially those with language delays or autism—this journey begins with a powerful and simple phrase: -“I Want…”“I want…” Learning to say this can open a world of possibilities, independence, and joyful expression.
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how to teach kids sharing about what did they do in school today? By incorporating communication journals into daily routines, neurodivergent children gain a powerful tool. This can bridge the gap between their thoughts and verbal expression. With consistent practice and support, these children can develop essential communication skills that enrich their interactions and relationship
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As a speech-language therapist, I frequently incorporate child-led speech therapy sessions into my therapy practice. This strategy involves creating engaging, play-based environments where children feel free to explore while I subtly guide the interaction toward planned language development goals. By modeling language and introducing new words or phrases during play, I help children naturally acquire
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Books are powerful tools for nurturing children’s language development, and they don’t require a power cord! With the right stories, parents and therapists can help kids build foundational skills like vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness, and more—all while having fun. Below, we’ve compiled a list of highly recommended books for language development, organized by category. Each
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