There are many skills children learn in life. How to speak and listen, how to read and write or do math doesn’t always come easy. Some skills are simply more difficult to learn than others. If your child is having a difficult time keeping up with age appropriate milestones, it is important to find help.

What causes a language or learning difficulties

There are various reasons why a child may have issues with speech, language, or learning. The reasons are not always known. They may have a family member or relative with similar difficulties. Other risk factors include, illness or injury during childhood, premature or low birth weight. Regardless of reason why a child has a learning difficulty, the first step is getting them help.

According to Heathy Children, Preschool children may have

Delays in language development. By 2½ years of age, your preschool-age child should be able to talk in phrases or short sentences.

Trouble with speech. By 3 years of age, your child should speak well enough so that adults can understand most of what they say.

Trouble learning colors, shapes, letters, and numbers.

Trouble rhyming words.

Trouble with coordination. By 5 years of age, your child should be able to button clothing, use scissors, and hop. They should be able to copy a circle, square, or triangle.

Short attention spans. Between 3 to 5 years of age, your child should be able to sit still and listen to a short story. As your child gets older, they should be able to pay attention for a longer time.

Frustration or anger when trying to learn

If you’re concerned about your child’s speech-language development it is important to be proactive. We encourage you to contact First Words Speech Therapy, we provide a comprehensive evaluation for a variety of speech, language, and occupational needs. We are dedicated to providing personalized care to meet your child’s speech and language needs.

Here at First Words Therapy, all of our team members have a minimum of a Master’s level of education in the field of speech pathology. Out therapists also hold a department of health license, as well as national certification in the field of speech pathology. All of our therapists have also been fingerprinted and have received Level II background screening clearance.