Speech Delay Warning Signs
A professional should be consulted if a newborn does not react to sound or vocalisation. However, it can be challenging for parents to determine whether or not a kid is missing a speech or language milestone or has a speech delay issue. The following are some red flags to watch out for: -By the time they are 12 months old, they aren't waving or pointing as a bye-bye gesture. -By the time they are 18 months old, they prefer gestures to vocalisations when communicating. -Before 18 months, they had difficulty interpreting simple verbal directions and duplicating noises. -By age two, the child can only imitate speech or gestures and cannot produce their own words or phrases. -Infants can only repeat a few sounds or sentences by the time they are two years old and can only communicate their most fundamental requirements through oral language. -Unable to follow simple instructions by the age of two. If your child's speech is more ...