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Late Talking
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How can I help a young child with late talking?
Help a late-talking child by weaving language into daily life — follow their lead, narrate, pause for turns, expand their words, honour gestures and read together while cutting screen time. Pair these home habits with a developmental and hearing check if your child is well behind peers.
Read the answer AnswerHow do I handle late talking in a 1-year-old?
At 12 months, late talking is rarely a worry on its own — focus on babbling, gestures and understanding, and fill the day with responsive talk, reading and song. Book a gentle developmental and hearing check if there's no babble, no gestures, or no response to name or sounds.
Read the answer AnswerHow do I handle late talking in a 2-year-old?
Late talking at 2 is common and very supportable at home: narrate, pause, follow your child's lead, read and sing daily, and cut screen time. Arrange a hearing check and a developmental screen rather than waiting, especially if there are fewer than ~50 words, no two-word combinations, or any loss of skills.
Read the answer AnswerHow to Handle Late Talking in a 3-Year-Old
Late talking at three is common and often responds well to support. Narrate daily life, follow your child's lead, pause to give them time, read and play together, and cut screen time. Get hearing checked first, then arrange a developmental and speech screen — acting now is far better than waiting.
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