Late-Talking Toddlers

Don’t wait to address your toddler’s late talking.

“Late-talker” is the buzz word used when a toddler isn’t speaking. Parents will often check with the pediatrician. But if you are still concerned, an even better professional to seek out is a Speech-Language Pathologist.

You will gain an understanding of what the expectations are by age, and you also will receive tips for promoting language tailored specifically to the needs of your child.

Some parents opt to “wait and see,” but that can strikeout valuable time to start the process of therapy and postpones progress that can be made.

Better to start at an early age.

What age does my child need to be? Early Intervention (EI) provides related services for babies up to age 3.

Most of my caseload is children within this age group. We see great progress as children are sponges at this age.

What happens after the age of 3?

If there are developmental concerns for children ages 3-5, you will be referred to CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) through your school district.

Services are provided in your child’s natural environment, including home, daycare, or preschool location.

ALM Speech Therapy meets you where you are, literally. There will be no travel time, no waiting rooms, and no exposure to germs.

Therapy for this age is PLAY!

Don’t be confused if you see us playing peekaboo, rolling playdough, or building with blocks.

Children learn best through play-based therapy, and each activity has a specific target based on your child’s skill level.

Early Intervention (EI) or CPSE are not the only options.

EI and CPSE are terrific programs, and I highly recommend utilizing those services. 

However, I’ve come across kids who didn’t qualify based on the results of the evaluation. But the child still had a delay and still struggled daily to communicate.

You have other options to get your child the help they need by getting therapy privately.

ALM can help! Call (914) 774-2008 today for a free phone consultation.