Speech Therapy for Kids: Understanding and Overcoming Speech Delays

Speech Therapy for Kids: Understanding and Overcoming Speech Delays

We always want our children to have the best start in life as parents. Some children, however, struggle with communication and language abilities, which can hinder their ability to socialize and learn. If you are worried about your child's delayed speech development, know that it's normal for children to have them. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, roughly 1 in 12 American children between the ages of 3 and 17 suffer from an impairment of the voice, speech, language, or swallowing (NIDCD).