Early Intervention

Early Language Development Challenges

Children who struggle to reach typical speech and language milestones exhibit early language delays. These developmental benchmarks are essential for a child's overall growth, encompassing both expressive and receptive language abilities. Expressive language involves communicating thoughts and feelings, while receptive language pertains to understanding what others say.

Identifying Potential Language Delays

Early intervention is crucial for addressing language challenges. Here are some general language development markers:

• 15 months: Typically, children begin producing a small vocabulary.
• 18 months: Word count usually increases to around ten words.
• 2 years: Vocabulary expands to approximately 50-100 words.
• 3 years: Children generally have a vocabulary of about 1,000 words.

If your child isn't meeting these milestones, consulting a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can be beneficial.

Speech Therapy: A Supportive Approach

A speech-language pathologist can create a personalized treatment plan to address your child's specific language needs. Therapy focuses on enhancing:

• Vocabulary development
• Sentence structure
• Both verbal and nonverbal communication
• Language comprehension and use in various settings

What to Expect in Therapy Sessions

Our experienced speech-language pathologists conduct thorough evaluations to pinpoint your child's strengths and areas requiring improvement. Based on these findings, we develop a tailored therapy plan. Engaging activities like play, storytelling, and language games are used to foster language growth. We believe in a collaborative partnership with parents and caregivers to support progress.

Recognizing Signs of Early Language Delays

Some indicators of potential language delays include:

• Limited use of words and gestures
• Difficulty following simple instructions
• Challenges understanding age-appropriate concepts
• Problems forming sentences and using correct grammar
• Increased frustration during social interactions

Why Choose Our Speech Therapy Services?

At our bilingual English-Polish speech therapy clinic, our mission is to empower children to become effective communicators. We offer:

• Highly skilled and experienced speech-language pathologists
• Customized therapy plans for individual needs
• A warm and supportive environment

If you have concerns about your child's language development, schedule an evaluation today. Early intervention can significantly impact your child's communication and overall development.