Late Talker: When to Wait and When to Get Support
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Every child develops at their own pace, and some talk later than their peers. The question is when to simply support and when to seek an evaluation.
Encouraging signs
- Strong understanding of what you say
- Rich gestures and pointing
- Warm social connection and play
Reasons to reach out
- Few or no words by 18 to 24 months
- Limited understanding or eye contact
- Loss of previously used words
Note
[!NOTE] Early support is gentle and effective. An evaluation gives you clarity, whether or not therapy is needed.
Frequently asked questions
A common guideline is a toddler around 18 to 30 months with strong understanding and play skills but fewer spoken words than expected for their age.
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