What Should Parents Know About Speech and Language Disorders?

According to the latest statistics, many children aged 1-5 years suffer from speech or language disorders in the UAE. Taking the right step early can help a child overcome speech and language difficulties. That's why it's important for parents to be aware of common speech and language disorders in children.

Speech and language are necessary for children to communicate with others and express themselves. Speech disorders in children affect their ability to make speech sounds required to communicate. Speech disorders may invite other problems such as fluency, difficulty in forming words or sentences smoothly, stuttering, etc.

Language delay is when a child fails to understand the language and resultantly develops more slowly than their peers. This is a condition that affects an individual’s ability to express themselves through words as well as understand what others are saying. Language delays may occur because of various factors including hearing, speech, and cognitive impairments. Sometimes, psychosocial issues may also be responsible for language disorders in children.

Some Common Speech Disorders

● Apraxia

● Dysarthria

● Selective mutism

Let’s Come to Know About Some Common Language Disorders

● Repetitive language disorders

● Expressive language disorder

As a parent, you should carefully check your child to make sure your child does not have any of the above-mentioned speech and language disorders. If your child has a stuttering issue or fails to convey their messages or understand what others are saying, it’s time to consult a top speech and language specialist.

There are reliable online stores that offer PROMPT speech therapy and intensive speech therapy depending on the child's current conditions, age, medical history, and other requirements.

Book an appointment to discuss the condition of your child.