Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy

As parents, it’s natural to closely observe your child’s development. While every child is unique and may progress at their own pace, there are certain signs that may indicate the need for speech therapy. Early intervention can play a crucial role  in supporting your child’s communication skills. Here are some common signs to look out for: 

•  Limited Vocabulary:
  Your child has a smaller vocabulary compared to peers of the same age. 
• Pronunciation Issues:
  Persistent difficulty pronouncing certain sounds or words beyond the expected age range. 
• Speech Delays:
  Difficulty combining words into sentences or expressing thoughts clearly.

•  Limited Eye Contact:
  Avoids or has difficulty making eye contact during interactions. 
• Difficulty Making Friends:
  Struggles to establish and maintain friendships with peers. friendships with peers. 

• Difficulty Following Directions:
  Struggles to understand and follow simple or age-appropriate instructions. 
• Limited Interaction:
  Avoids or has difficulty engaging in conversations with peers or adults. 
• Poor Narrative Skills:
  Difficulty creating and telling a coherent story or sequence of events. 

• Lack of Gestures:
  Limited use of gestures such as pointing or waving to communicate. 
• Repetitive Behaviors:
  Frequently repeats words or phrases, which may indicate echolalia. 
• Frustration:
  Exhibits frustration or withdraws when attempting to communicate needs or desires

• Picky Eating:
  Extremely limited food preferences or aversions to certain textures. 
• Difficulty Swallowing:
  Struggles with chewing and swallowing, leading to coughing or choking during meals. 

• Regression:
  Shows a regression in previously acquired speech or language skills. 
• Frequent Frustration:
  Becomes consistently frustrated due to communication challenges.