Speech delay

Sep 21, 20234 min read

Why is my 15-month-old toddler not talking but babbling? [Ans. from an SLP]

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...

Sep 11, 20233 min read

Why is my 13-month-old not talking just babbling? (Answer from an SLP)

As a speech therapist, I often encounter concerned parents who wonder why their 13-month-old child is not yet talking and seems to be...

Sep 1, 20234 min read

Why is my 3 year old not talking but understands everything? [Ans. from SLP]

Just like any other milestones, attainment of speech and language milestones can also vary in children. Before dwelling more in the topic...

Mar 9, 20232 min read

Does speech delay mean low intelligence? [Answer from SLP]

When a child presents with speech delay it can be very bothersome for a parent. An addition to this worry can be due to mixed opinions of...

Mar 5, 20232 min read

What is the most common reason for speech delay? [Answer from SLP]

Speech delay is also known as 'alalia'. The term is used when a child isn't acquiring speech and language as per the expected age...

Feb 28, 20232 min read

Who are more likely to be late talkers? [Answer from SLP]

Children who have a family history of speech delay, those who have hearing impairments, those who are premature, and those who experience...

Feb 24, 20232 min read

Why is my 5 year old not talking? [Answer From SLP]

Children often develop at different paces, so if your 5 year old child lags a bit behind his peers, the child often catches up. Children...

Feb 22, 20236 min read

Why is my 4 year old child not talking? [Answer from an SLP]

There can be several reasons why your 4-year-old child is not talking. Some possible reasons can be hearing loss, neurological disorders,...

Feb 8, 20232 min read

Why is my 2-year-old child not talking?

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...

Oct 28, 20225 min read

Autism and what you need to know!

What is autism? Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a set of conditions that develop due to neurological or developmental disorders. It...

Oct 12, 20224 min read

What you should know about speech delay in children?

What is speech delay? Speech delay is when a child isn't developing speech and language at an expected rate. It refers to a delay in the...