Language delay refers to the fact that during the expected developmental period, children are unable to use language symbols to understand and express themselves in the same language as their normal peers, and they cannot communicate with others in the same language as their normal peers, but at the same time, it is necessary to exclude other causes such as hearing impairment and intellectual disability.
Manifestations of language delay include the following:
The first is that there is little speech or few sounds, which may be due to the child's poor language environment, their own disease, or a combination of both. Children may only use simple words or gestures, or they may not express them at all.
The second is unclear expression, which may be due to dysfunction of the articulatory organs. Children may only be able to produce some muffled sounds or may not be able to pronounce certain syllables correctly.
The third is limited ability to understand and use language, which may be due to intellectual disability or attention deficit. Children may be able to speak simple words, but may have difficulty understanding and applying them on a deeper level.
The fourth is poor grasp of grammatical structure and syntax, which may be due to the child's poor language environment, own diseases, or a combination of both. Children may only be able to use simple words and sentences, or there may be many grammatical errors in the language.
The fifth is poor communication skills, which may be due to the child's poor language environment, their own illness, or a combination of both. Children may not be able to communicate effectively with others or show emotional problems such as lack of confidence or anxiety in communication.
Language delay can be due to a variety of reasons, including hearing impairment, intellectual disability, poor language environment, own disease, etc. Therefore, children with language delay need to be evaluated and ** as early as possible. Methods of language delay include speech, medication, family education, and psychology. Through science** and family support, many children's language skills can be significantly improved.