Speech delay. Speech delay, pls help me.

The history suggests delay in functional language and communication rather than only “speech delay.” Repeating words/sentences (echolalia) with difficulty answering questions meaningfully should be evaluated further, especially at 4.5 years of age. Please get a detailed developmental assessment done by a pediatrician/developmental pediatrician along with hearing evaluation. Early speech therapy and behavioral intervention can significantly help language and social communication skills. At home: - Talk interactively with the child during play and daily activities - Ask simple one-step questions and wait for response - Encourage eye contact and two-way conversation - Reduce screen time completely/minimally - Read picture books and encourage naming + answering - Praise any meaningful response attempts Since the child already knows alphabets, numbers, rhymes and colors, learning ability is present, but communication and comprehension need proper assessment and early intervention.