Is your child struggling to speak? try this!

Is your child struggling to speak? try this!

This is a common concern among many parents.

It's important to know that speech development has two key parts:
🔖receptive language and
🔖expressive language.

Most children can understand what we say, but may need more time to develop their ability to express themselves.

What should parents do in this situation? 🤔

For children under the age of 2 or slightly older, they may start joining two words together, like "mummy come" or "give water," combining a noun and a verb.

However, if a child isn't speaking in two-word phrases like this, it may be helpful to start speech therapy.

You can start at home by showing lots of picture books and teaching them new things through play.

Playful teaching helps them understand and learn better.
If your child maintains good eye contact, listens well, and uses gestures, they're likely developing their expressive language skills.

🤾🏻‍♀️It's important to take your child outdoors, where they can play with other kids and observe their surroundings.

They learn a lot from these interactions. However, a 6-month-old using a tablet or a 1-year-old watching TV is not ideal.

Be mindful of screen time, it's not recommended for children under 2 years old.

For instance, If your child doesn't make eye contact or seems to have difficulty understanding what you say, it may be necessary to rule out behavioral issues like autism.

So, follow these tips to support your child's development.

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