Speech Development and Delays

Childhood apraxia of speech is a disorder of the nervous system that affects the ability to sequence and say sounds, syllables, and words. This blog discusses the signs and symptoms of apraxia.

Every child is unique, but it can be helpful to consider the age at which most children accomplish certain speech skills. This provides information about typical speech development from birth to age 5.

How long should parents wait if they are concerned about a child’s speech or language development? KidsHealth suggests an early evaluation is important if there is a problem and reassuring if there is not.

This tip sheet describes, from a child’s perspective, the development of communication skills from birth to 36 months.

This article helps parents know what to expect based on their child’s age (0 to 3).

This explains that simple speech delays are sometimes temporary in children. They may resolve on their own or with a little extra help from family. Sometimes formal speech therapy is needed.

This article asserts that early intervention can increase a child’s odds for long-term success in language, literacy, and other important developmental areas.

This tip sheet offers fun and easy ways to keep young children talking.

This site provides information on how speech and language develops, the milestones for speech and language development, the difference between a speech disorder and a language disorder and where to find additional information about speech and language developmental milestones.

Parents and teachers can learn more about speech development, including social language and the effects of learning more than one language.