How can you encourage speech and language development?

Here we look at simple ways to encourage and enjoy your child's language development, to get your child's attention. Look at your child or sit with him.

How can you encourage speech and language development?

Here we look at simple ways to encourage and enjoy your child's language development, to get your child's attention. Look at your child or sit with him. Make it easier for them to hear. The speech therapist will work with your child to improve speech and language skills and show you what to do at home to help your child.

Based on the test results, the speech therapist might recommend speech therapy to your child. Knowing a little about speech and language development can help parents determine if there are reasons to be concerned. The pathologist will perform standardized tests and look for speech and language development milestones. But parents often find it difficult to know if their child is taking a little longer to reach a speech or language milestone, or if there are any problems.

If your child might have any problems, it's important to see a speech therapist (SLP) right away. You can find a speech therapist on your own or ask your health care provider to refer you to one.