Pediatric Therapy for Speech and Language Delays
in Bentonville, AR
Does your child struggle to communicate their ideas? Do they seem to hear what others say but need help understanding it? These are common signs of a developmental delay—specifically, a delay in achieving speech or language milestones. Speech and language delays can make it challenging for your child to make friends, succeed in school, or advocate for their needs.
Thankfully, there is an easy solution with pediatric speech therapy. Our No Limits Pediatric Therapy team offers neuro-affirming and play-based speech therapy to help children achieve their full communication potential.
What Is Delayed Speech?
A child should achieve certain speech skills as they grow, which are part of their overall developmental milestones. Delayed speech is when a child does not gain these speech skills by the expected age.
This might mean they say their first words later than peers, have difficulty forming sentences, or need help understanding. Early intervention is critical to helping your child find their voice and develop clear, confident speech.
Common Signs of Delayed Speech
Children with delayed speech may show signs such as:
- Not babbling or using sounds by 12 months
- Saying fewer words than peers by age two
- Difficulty pronouncing words clearly
- Limited vocabulary for their age
- Trouble combining words into simple phrases or sentences
- Being difficult for others to understand after age three
What Is Delayed Language?
Children also achieve specific language skills as they grow, which are part of their overall developmental milestones. Delayed language is when a child does not gain these language skills by the expected age.
Children with delayed language may struggle to follow directions, ask questions, or engage in conversations. Early intervention is critical to helping your child master language for a lifetime of confident communication.
Common Signs of Delayed Language
Signs of delayed language development may include:
- Difficulty understanding what others say
- Limited use of gestures to communicate (e.g., pointing)
- Challenges with forming sentences or using appropriate grammar
- Difficulty following instructions or understanding age-appropriate stories
- Limited vocabulary or frequent pauses when speaking
- Problems initiating or maintaining conversations
How Speech Therapy Helps Children with Speech and Language Delays
Our No Limits Pediatric Therapy team is dedicated to helping your child achieve the speech and language milestones they need for effective communication. Our speech therapists help children with speech or language delays through various evidence-based and fun treatment strategies.
Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, which means we focus on your child’s strengths while helping them overcome difficulties. We offer family support by providing strategies to reinforce communication skills at home so you can be part of your child’s success. We aim to help your child develop the skills they need for a future with no limits.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Experts
Are you concerned about your child’s speech or language development? We offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you better understand your child’s needs and discuss how our expert team can help.
During this consultation, we’ll listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and guide you on the best next steps for your child’s development. Call (479) 250-9838 to schedule your consultation today!
