Children are commonly encouraged to “take their time” to understand how things work. However, when is your child’s lack of chattiness or limited vocabulary a concern? While children are largely encouraged to develop their speech and language skills naturally and without pressure, it can be worrying when they appear to be falling behind developmental milestones.

It is essential to monitor your child’s development on milestone charts. If said milestones aren’t met, it may be worthwhile to engage early intervention to ensure that your child grows at an adaptive pace.

When should I be concerned about my child’s speech development?

We know how difficult it is to make out a child’s babbling. As endearing as it may be to watch them speak nonsense words, it is crucial to note how much we are able to understand children’s speech as they grow. As a general guide, 50% of a child’s speech at …