Does speech delay mean low intelligence? [Answer from SLP]
When a child presents with speech delay it can be very bothersome for a parent. An addition to this worry can be due to mixed opinions of...
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Sanya Modi
- Mar 5
- 2 min
What is the most common reason for speech delay? [Answer from SLP]
Speech delay is also known as 'alalia'. The term is used when a child isn't acquiring speech and language as per the expected age...
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Sanya Modi
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Who are more likely to be late talkers? [Answer from SLP]
Children who have a family history of speech delay, those who have hearing impairments, those who are premature, and those who experience...
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Sanya Modi
- Feb 24
- 2 min
Why is my 5 year old not talking? [Answer From SLP]
Children often develop at different paces, so if your 5 year old child lags a bit behind his peers, the child often catches up. Children...
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Sanya Modi
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Why is my 4 year old child not talking? [Answer from SLP]
There can be several reasons why your 4-year-old child is not talking. Some possible reasons can be hearing loss, neurological disorders,...
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Sounderic
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Why is my 2-year-old child not talking?
If your 2-year-old is not talking yet but