Late Talker or Speech Delay? How to Tell the Difference

A parent and young child sitting together at a small table, chatting and smiling over a toy tea set

A late talker is a young child whose talking is developing more slowly than other children’s, while their understanding, play and social skills keep moving ahead. A speech delay or language delay usually means a broader pattern, where understanding may be affected as well as talking, or progress is slow across several areas. The two … Read more

Child Speech and Language Development: A Complete Guide for Parents

A parent and toddler sitting on a rug at home, playing with wooden blocks and talking together

Child speech and language development is the journey a child takes from their very first cries, smiles and sounds to understanding language, talking in sentences, and joining in conversations, stories and learning. Speech means the sounds we produce when we talk, while language means the words, sentences and meanings we use to understand others and … Read more