What is a Psychological Assessment?
September 11, 2020
Insey Winsey Spider
September 11, 2020
Early Detection of Communication Disorders
One of the most common concerns of parents of toddlers, 18 months and older, is that their child is not talking yet. Children develop at different rates, however, there are signs that may indicate there is an underlying problem. A speech and language therapist can help with language disorders, speech sound disorders, stuttering, voice disorders and more. After assessment, a speech therapist will recommend a tailored treatment plan based on the individual’s needs. If you feel your child has a communication disorder, please reach out to us. We are here to help.
Early Signs of a Language Disorder
At 12 months old, these may be signs of a language disorder:
- Doesn’t smile or babble
- Doesn’t look at you or show interest in what others are doing
- Does not use gestures
- Doesn’t understand what others say or follow simple directions
- Says less than 10 words
- Does not know how to play with toys or use real objects
- Has trouble playing and talking with other children
Signs of a Speech Sound Disorder
At 2 years old, these may be signs of a language disorder:
- Makes only a few consonant sounds
- Cannot produce more than one syllable at a time
- Produces speech more than 50% unclear, even to familiar people
Signs of Stuttering
- Repeats first sounds of words like ”b-b-b-ball”
- Pauses often when talking
- Stretches sounds out like ”ffff-farm”
Signs of a Voice Disorder
- Uses a hoarse or breathy voice
- Uses a nasal-sounding voice
