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AVN Arogya Ayurvedic Hospital

Delayed speech or language development

Delayed speech or language development means a child is not reaching communication milestones on time. This can involve difficulty forming words, building sentences, or understanding spoken language.

Common Causes of Delayed speech or language development

  • Hearing impairment
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Oral-motor difficulties
  • Lack of language stimulation
  • Genetic or developmental conditions

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Delayed speech or language development

These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:

  • See a specialist if your child has no words by 18 months, no two-word phrases by age 2, or if they seem to not respond to sounds or their name.

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