Speech delays: When to be concerned
Speech delays: When to be concernedQuestionAt what age should a child start to talk? My granddaughter is almost two years old and doesn't even say "mommy" or "daddy." She just grunts a lot. AnswerMost children are saying simple words, such as "mama" and "dada" by age 1. But it's important to remember that children vary greatly in their speech development. Even so, a doctor would likely be concerned if a 2 year old was not yet speaking. Children at this age can typically:
A child whose speech isn't progressing should be checked by a doctor. Speech delays occur in up to 10 percent of young children. Causes include:
In addition, children living in bilingual homes may experience some speech delays as they learn to interpret and use two languages. This is normal. Related© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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