06/09/2025
“Doc, wala pa jud siya nag-start ug talk.”
“Few words lang iyang masulti.”
“Dili klaro iyang speech.”
“Sometimes murag dili siya maminaw kung tawgon.”
“Need gyud i-loud ang volume sa TV.”
“Usahay maka-respond siya, usahay dili.”
“Mag-point-point lang siya kaysa mo-sulti.”
“Dili siya mo-follow ug simple instructions.”
“Magduwa ra siya alone, dili kaayo mo-interact sa uban kids.
“Sige siya ug ear infection.”
“Sige barado iyang nose, mag-snore pud.”
“Mouth breather siya always.”
Why Is My Child’s Speech Delayed?
Speech delay may be due to:
🔹 Hearing loss
🔹 Developmental or neurological issues
🔹 Anatomical problems of the oral cavity
🔹 Limited interaction or stimulation
An ENT check-up is important to rule out hearing and speech-related conditions early.
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