Professional judgment on the child's language development should be made by a medical professional or a relevant specialist. However, here are some general indicators that may indicate a problem with your child's language development and can be used to identify if your child has a problem with language development:
Difficulty articulating: If your child has difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, or if they are not pronounced clearly, this may be a sign of a problem with language development.
Limited vocabulary: If your child's vocabulary is significantly less than that of children of the same age, or if they have difficulty understanding and using certain words, this could be a sign of delayed language development.
Problems with grammar and sentence structure: If a child has difficulty organizing sentences, or uses complex grammatical structures, this may indicate that they have problems with language development.
Communication disorders: If a child has difficulty communicating with others, or if their language is difficult to understand, this could be a sign that they have problems with language development.
Inappropriate responses to language: For example, if a child responds to someone else's question with an irrelevant or inappropriate answer, or if they have difficulty understanding someone else's instructions or questions, this can also be a sign of a language development problem.
Lack of interest in language: If a child has no interest in language or they are reluctant to try new vocabulary or language activities, this may indicate that they are not motivated enough for language development.
It is important to note that these indicators do not completely determine whether a child has language development problems, and the speed and ability of language development is different for each child. If you have concerns about your child's language development, it is best to consult a medical professional or relevant specialist for evaluation and diagnosis.