{"id":158,"date":"2018-12-03T23:58:58","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T23:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~entpuyal\/speech-swallowing\/speech-delay\/"},"modified":"2018-12-12T21:18:37","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T21:18:37","slug":"speech-delay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/entpuyallup.com\/ent\/speech-swallowing\/speech-delay\/","title":{"rendered":"Speech Delay"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>As children grow, there are certain milestones parents look forward to, such as crawling, walking and speaking. By their first birthday, most children know a word or two; at 18 months, their vocabulary should consist of five to\u00a020 words and include simple two-word sentences. But these are rough guidelines. Every child progresses at a different pace.<\/p> \n\n <p>Approximately one out of every four children experiences a speech delay, and most eventually catch up without any sort of intervention.<\/p> \n\n <p>Still, it\u2019s best to bring up any concerns with your child\u2019s doctor. If there is a language disorder or developmental problem, early treatment is key to preventing learning problems down the road.&nbsp;<\/p> \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Reasons for a Speech Delay?<\/h2>\n\n\n <p>A variety of factors can lead to delayed speech and language skills. These include:<\/p> \n\n <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heredity.<\/li><li>Hearing loss.<\/li><li>Oral anatomy (problems with the tongue or soft palate).<\/li><li>Dysarthria (a disorder involving the muscles that control speech).<\/li><li>Exposure to multiple languages.<\/li><li>Neurological disorders such as autism, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy.<\/li><li>Learning disabilities.<\/li><li>Auditory processing disorders.<\/li><li>Premature birth.<\/li><li>Environmental deprivation.<\/li><\/ul> \n\n <p>If your child\u2019s doctor cannot rule out a speech delay, a speech-language pathologist should be consulted for a full evaluation. This involves a series of tests that will be used to assess your child\u2019s receptive language and expressive language skills, sound development, speech clarity&nbsp;and oral-motor skills. Speech therapy may be recommended to help your child develop the skills necessary for effective communication.&nbsp;<\/p> \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Parents Do?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n <p>Both heredity and environment play a role in speech development. As a parent, there are steps you can take to assist your child with speech development. Communicate often (talk and sing), encourage verbal interaction whenever possible&nbsp;and read to your child starting at a young age.&nbsp;<\/p> \n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Ear Nose Throat &amp; Allergy Associates Puyallup<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+12537709000\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(253) 770-9000<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As children grow, there are certain milestones parents look forward to, such as crawling, walking and speaking. 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