As a parent, I’ve noticed some signs that could mean a child is having trouble with language development. Here are a few important things to watch for:
Small Vocabulary: By the time children are 2 years old, they usually know about 200 words. If they don’t have this many, it might be a concern.
Not Using Gestures: Little kids often use their hands to talk before they can say words. If your child isn’t waving goodbye or pointing by 12 months, it might be something to consider.
Hard to Understand Speech: If your child is difficult to understand, especially by age 4, it could mean they have trouble with sounds.
Not Making Simple Sentences: By age 3, kids should be starting to put words together to make sentences. Delays in this area can be important to note.
If you see any of these signs, it might be a good idea to talk to a doctor or a speech therapist. Trust your gut—you know your child better than anyone!
As a parent, I’ve noticed some signs that could mean a child is having trouble with language development. Here are a few important things to watch for:
Small Vocabulary: By the time children are 2 years old, they usually know about 200 words. If they don’t have this many, it might be a concern.
Not Using Gestures: Little kids often use their hands to talk before they can say words. If your child isn’t waving goodbye or pointing by 12 months, it might be something to consider.
Hard to Understand Speech: If your child is difficult to understand, especially by age 4, it could mean they have trouble with sounds.
Not Making Simple Sentences: By age 3, kids should be starting to put words together to make sentences. Delays in this area can be important to note.
If you see any of these signs, it might be a good idea to talk to a doctor or a speech therapist. Trust your gut—you know your child better than anyone!