As your baby starts growing up, and you start coming in contact with more parents having toddlers of the age similar to yours, you must feel the urge to compare the milestones your toddler has achieved to the ones achieved by other toddlers of similar age groups. Some kids may start talking at a very early age, while some may not speak their first words by the age of 2 years. Therefore, before getting into the causes, treatment, and tips for helping your child develop speech

As a speech therapist , I often encounter concerned parents who wonder why their 14-month-old toddler isn't talking yet but is constantly babbling. It's essential to understand that speech development varies from child to child, and there's a broad range of what's considered typical. Basic Development of a 14-Month-Old Toddler At 14 months, toddlers go through a significant phase of development. While every child is unique, there are some general milestones to keep in mind: H

If your 2 year old is not talking yet but understands most of the things that you say to them, they can be a late talker. A child can be...

As speech therapists we often come across various conditions that have a profound impact on the lives of individuals of various age...

With the technical advancements, online speech therapy has become quite popular. When our loved ones are suggested to take speech therapy...

Lisping is a condition that occurs where the child faces difficulty in the proper placement of the tongue, ultimately producing certain...

Does your child or you as an adult say ‘wabbit’ instead of ‘rabbit’, 'callut' instead of 'carrot'? This speech pattern is known as rhotacism , a common articulation disorder involving difficulty with pronouncing the ‘R’ sound. Rhotacism can be developmental but often persists without the right guidance. 'R' is one of the common tricky sounds to master. What Is the R Sound? And Why Is It So Hard to Say? The “R” sound  may seem simple, but from a speech development perspective

A very common query that bothers parents is if their child’s articulation disorder can be fixed or not. Yes, with a detailed assessment,...

Is your child not speaking clearly? Is their speech not improving? Do others find it difficult to understand what they are saying? If...