Signs That Your Late Talker Is Less Likely To Catch Up To Their Same Age Peers By Kindergarten
December 16, 2020
Is your late talker on track to catch up with their peers? Here are some things to look for that mean your child could need some extra help.
Morgan Barton, SLP
Is your child a late talker? Every child develops at a different pace and usually, they can catch up with their peers but there are some signs to look out for that your child may need some extra help. Here are some things to look for that may show your late talker is less likely to catch up to their peers.
- Decreased use of gestures such as pointing and waving.
- Difficulty imitating words they overhear in conversation.
- Lack of babbling and/or a lack of consonant production.
- Difficulty with receptive language tasks such as following simple directions.
- Family history of language delays or learning delays.
- Difficulty with play skills such as pretend play and peer engagement.
- Majority of their expressive language consists of naming nouns.
Early intervention is key! If you have concerns about your child’s language, talk to your child’s pediatrician about the possibility of a speech and language evaluation!
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