Speech delay

2024-06-13 18:40:58
My child is 3.5 years old he understand all commands and shows everything what he want he point things ,express his emotion through his behavior but he does not speak. I'm completely confused whom to consult, what should be my next step for improvement of his speech. Pls suggest 🙏
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Kindly visit a pediatrician. S/he shall make a thorough assessment and may advice hearing assessment to decide further line of management.

Answered2024-06-17 03:48:25

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Greetings kindly consult developmental pediatrician

Answered2024-06-14 01:35:13

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Speech therapist

Answered2024-06-14 04:27:30

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First of all he needs sensory stimulation, in the gorm of playing in same age groups where they observe others talking and learn. In today's nuclear families it is scarce. Always talk to him tell stories and ban TV and mobile. If doesn't by 3 months consult speech therapist.
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prior have a consultation with paediatric doctor to rule out tongue tie.
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Hope this helps

Answered2024-06-14 01:34:55

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Will need physical examination

Answered2024-06-14 01:30:32

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