Parent’s Guide to Language Delays and Speech Disorders in Children by Baylor University

Posted on by Amy Nielsen

You will find this article by the Baylor University speech pathology program to be an excellent read for any parent who is concerned about language delays or a potential speech disorder.

It covers topics such as:

  • Milestones in Early Speech and Language Development
  • How to Look for Potential Early Signs of Speech and Language Issues
  • Risk Factors for Speech Disorders and Language Delay
  • Why Early Intervention Speech Therapy Is Beneficial
  • How to Find Early Intervention Speech Therapy
  • How to Find Early Intervention Speech Therapy
  • Exercises to Address Speech Disorders and Language Delays in Children

Nearly 1 in 12 U.S. children ages 3 to 17 has had a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing, External link  according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). While parents understand the importance of monitoring for potential signs of these issues, some may not be aware of exactly how early they should be on the lookout for delays in their child’s speech and language development. – The online speech pathology program from Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences

To read the full article click here.

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Amy Nielsen

Amy Nielsen is a former children's librarian of nearly twenty years. She now spends most of her time obsessively pounding on a keyboard. She is the author of It Takes a Village: How to Build a Support System for Your Exceptional Needs Family, Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her upcoming YA Worth it debuts in May of 2024. She is also a freelance writer for The Autism Helper. When she's not writing, she and her family are most likely crusing the waters of Tampa Bay.