In the field of Speech Therapy, the term “language” is used to describe the
words we understand and use to share ideas and get our needs met in our
environment.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are experts in the area of language
development. If you suspect your child has a language disorder, an SLP
will first assess your child to determine if there is a disorder and in what
areas. If your child does demonstrate the need for Speech Therapy, the
SLPs at Envision Hope will develop a personalized plan of care to address
your child and families unique communication needs.
The following are some red flags that may indicate that your child needs
Speech Therapy services:
• Not babbling by 9 months
• No first words by 15 months
• Says fewer than 50 words at 18 months
• Says fewer than 300 words at 24 months
• Not beginning to combine 2 words by 24 months
• Says fewer than 1000 words by 36 months
• Does not communicate in a variety of different ways including facial expressions, eye
gaze, and gestures
• Is not able to follow simple verbal directions such as “go get your shoes” by 2
• Is not able to follow complex verbal directions by 4
• Is easily frustrated during communication attempts
• Is not able to answer “who”, “what” and “where” questions
• Plays with toys in ways that are not intended (i.e. only lining them up)
• Is not interested in playing with others (peers or parents)
• Does not reciprocate smiles
• Likes to repeat “scripts” from familiar TV shows or movies in non-meaningful ways
If you
If you suspect that your child has a language disorder call us at
(214).494.4677 to schedule a free consultation with one of our Speech-
Language Pathologists.
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