Delayed Language Assessment

A delayed language assessment looks at whether a child is learning to understand and use language at the expected pace. Parents often notice it first, when a child speaks less than other children of the same age.

What is a child speech delay evaluation?

A child speech delay evaluation is carried out by a speech-language pathologist to understand how a child comprehends, expresses and communicates. At Muskan Speech & Hearing Centre, families looking for help with speech delay in Jalandhar are assessed through play, conversation and parent interviews, so the child stays relaxed.

When is a late talker assessment advised?
A late talker assessment may be considered when a child:

• Does not babble or use gestures by around 12 months
  
• Has very few words by 18 months
  
• Is not combining two words by about 2 years
  
• Seems not to follow simple instructions
  
• Has lost words or skills once present
  

What does the delayed language development test include?

• Parent interview and developmental history
  
• Play-based observation of understanding and expression
  
• Checks on vocabulary, sentence building and social communication
  
• Hearing screening, since hearing loss can affect language
  
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