04/10/2026
“His dad was a late talker. He’ll be fine.”
“She knows all of her letters and numbers. She’s very smart.”
“He’s not even two. Let’s wait.”
“She’s the baby. Her brother and sister talk for her.”
“I’m his mom. I know what he wants.”
You know these lines. Maybe you’ve been the one telling another mom or dad these same words. Maybe someone else has been telling you or maybe you’ve just been telling yourself these things. Don’t let these lines prevent you from seeking insight or help from the real professional—a speech-language pathologist.
Why the “let’s wait and see” approach is not the best approach:
1) The first few years of life are crucial for brain development. Your child’s brain takes in a large majority of the language they will use in their lifetime during the first three years of life.
2) Your child may “catch up” or they may not. By waiting another six months, you are essentially delaying your child from getting the early intervention that could make all of the difference and allowing that delay to become greater.
3) Communication affects behavior. At some point, your child will become frustrated that their form of communication is not allowing their wants and needs to be met. Therefore, cue the tantrums, screaming, decreases in self-esteem and withdrawal from others.
By coming in for an evaluation, it does not mean that your child is delayed or even needs our services. But if they do, we can start now and make a difference.
Don’t wait—reach out to our office at 985-318-7506.
