Signs of a Language Disorder

    Does not smile or interact with others (birth and older

    Does not babble (4-7 months

    Makes only a few sounds or gestures, like pointing (7-12 months

    Does not understand what others say (7 months-2 years

    Says only a few words (12-18 months

    Words are not easily understood (18 months-2 years

    Does not put words together to make sentences (1.5-3 years

    Has trouble playing and talking with other children (2-3 years

    Has trouble with early reading and writing skills (2.5-3 years

 

Ways to Help with Language Disorders

 

    Listen and respond to your child

    Talk, read, and play with your child

    Talk with your child in the language you are most comfortable using

    Know it is good to teach your child to speak a second language

    Talk about what you are doing and what your child is doing

    Use a lot of different words with your child

    Use longer sentences as your child gets older

    Have your child play with other children

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