Let’s break down who is considered to be a late talker:
🌟18-20 months old with <10 words
🌟21-24 months old with <25 words
🌟24-30 months old with <50 words/no 2 word phrases
➕no concerns in other developmental areas
(Rescorla, Moran, Singh, 2000)
Research shows that 20-30% of late talkers are later identified as having language disorders. These children continue to have obvious difficulties with acquiring language.
The other 70-80% of late talkers are considered “late bloomers” as they appear to catch up. (Capone Singleton, 2018). But research shows that this group of children often experience weaknesses in social, language, literacy, and executive functioning skills all the way into adolescence (Hawa et. al., 2014).
I know that both outcomes have disadvantages.. but guess who can help? YOU as a parent when teamed up with a Speech Language Pathologist who implements evidenced based techniques. Speech language therapy incorporating parent implemented intervention is proven to be successful in making a difference in your child’s life (Kaiser and Roberts, 2011). You can learn valuable tools to set up your child for success, giving them a strong language foundation for life ❤️
Are you ready to make your child’s communication growth a reality? If you live in Virginia, I would love to support you and your child! Visit www.myspeechpocket.com) to set up your free virtual consult.
🌟18-20 months old with <10 words
🌟21-24 months old with <25 words
🌟24-30 months old with <50 words/no 2 word phrases
➕no concerns in other developmental areas
(Rescorla, Moran, Singh, 2000)
Research shows that 20-30% of late talkers are later identified as having language disorders. These children continue to have obvious difficulties with acquiring language.
The other 70-80% of late talkers are considered “late bloomers” as they appear to catch up. (Capone Singleton, 2018). But research shows that this group of children often experience weaknesses in social, language, literacy, and executive functioning skills all the way into adolescence (Hawa et. al., 2014).
I know that both outcomes have disadvantages.. but guess who can help? YOU as a parent when teamed up with a Speech Language Pathologist who implements evidenced based techniques. Speech language therapy incorporating parent implemented intervention is proven to be successful in making a difference in your child’s life (Kaiser and Roberts, 2011). You can learn valuable tools to set up your child for success, giving them a strong language foundation for life ❤️
Are you ready to make your child’s communication growth a reality? If you live in Virginia, I would love to support you and your child! Visit www.myspeechpocket.com) to set up your free virtual consult.
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