Think your child may have a speech or language disorder or delay? Thinking speech therapy may help? But at what age does speech therapy start? How do I know when my child is ready for therapy? Research shows, early intervention can significantly improve the outcome of your child’s communication.
As a parent, it is only natural to wonder if your child is reaching their milestones in a timely manner. If you are looking for support for your child’s speech or language, contact First Words Speech Therapy. We can help them reach their communication milestones through treatment plans that are carefully tailored for your child.
How Important Are Speech And Language Milestones?
It is important to remember that each child develops communication skills at their own pace. With that being said, children are expected to reach developmental milestones that are age appropriate.
These milestones help track the development of your child and identify any delays.
While there is some wiggle room, if your child isn’t reaching their milestones, it can indicate an issue.
There may be a reason for the delay, a speech therapist can support the needs of your child and work on developing their communication skills.
According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association, “Developmental milestones are behaviors or skills that are typical within an age range. These milestones provide parents and caregivers with a roadmap of what to expect during their child’s early years of life. They can help families feel comfortable and confident about their child’s development at each stage. Milestones can also alert parents and caregivers to the early signs of a potential developmental delay or disorder. These milestones provide the age ranges when a majority (75%) of children demonstrate particular skills.”
Would Your Child Benefit From Speech Or Language Therapy?
Just because your child is a little behind the normal, it doesn’t always mean the require speech therapy. Some children take more time reaching their milestones.
Although, noticeable speech issues can negatively shape their development, which can be helped with speech therapy.
There are some common signs that can demonstrate speech therapy can help your child with their delay. Check back next week for those signs and at what age to start speech therapy. Until then, contact First Words Speech Therapy for more information.
