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Language delay

What is language delay?
  • The term language delay may be used when your child’s language is developing at a slower rate compared to other children of the same age. This means that your child may not meet the developmental language milestones for their age.
  • A child can be delayed in their understanding of language, their use of language, or both.


What might it look like if my child has a language delay?
  • Failure to reach language milestones (e.g. not talking by 2)
  • Difficulties pronouncing words or making speech sounds
  • Difficulties following directions
  • Reduced vocabulary and using short sentences


Top tips for supporting children with language delay
  • Talk to your child throughout the day. Comment on what they are doing / playing with
  • Create some 1:1 time to play and interact with your child each day (5 minutes is enough!)
  • Respond to your child’s communication
  • Be a good language model (e.g. child: points to biscuit, parent : “you want biscuit)
  • Use plenty of visual support when communicating with your child (pictures, gesture, facial expression, signs, etc.)
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