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Suggest Reason For Delay In Speech In Children
Hi, My son has just turned 4 last june 10, and i ve noticed some speech delays, although he can say quite a few words but not like other children who can talk straight and converse. he knows how to ask if he wants something but not engage in a conversation. i dont know whats wrong
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Hi, thanks for asking.
I can understand your concerns.
I would like to know how is his non verbal communication and socialization? Does he follow your verbal instructions? How is his hearing?
He definitely has speech delay which can be due to receptive and expressive speech delay, expressive speech delay, autism and other communication disorder or hearing defects.
Please consult a Developmental and behavioural Paediatrician for a detailed assessment. He will require speech therapy according to his diagnosis.
I hope I have helped you
Thank you
I can understand your concerns.
I would like to know how is his non verbal communication and socialization? Does he follow your verbal instructions? How is his hearing?
He definitely has speech delay which can be due to receptive and expressive speech delay, expressive speech delay, autism and other communication disorder or hearing defects.
Please consult a Developmental and behavioural Paediatrician for a detailed assessment. He will require speech therapy according to his diagnosis.
I hope I have helped you
Thank you
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
The reason for delay in speech occurs in
only child,exposed several languages frequently because transfers in job of parents,Staying in individual houses without exposure to other children in the vicinity .
Spend some time with your child and talk to him.
Take him to park or some place where he can communicate with more number of children.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
The reason for delay in speech occurs in
only child,exposed several languages frequently because transfers in job of parents,Staying in individual houses without exposure to other children in the vicinity .
Spend some time with your child and talk to him.
Take him to park or some place where he can communicate with more number of children.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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