The SLP (or speech therapist) will check your child's speech and language skills. The pathologist will do standardized tests and look for milestones in speech and language development. The SLP also will check: what your child understands (called receptive language)
How do I know if my 3 year old needs speech therapy?
Signs of a speech delay Age 2: doesn't use at least 25 words. Age 2 1/2: doesn't use unique two-word phrases or noun-verb combinations. Age 3: doesn't use at least 200 words, doesn't ask for things by name, hard to understand even if you live with them. Any age: unable to say previously learned words.Oct 30, 2019
Should I put my 2 year old in speech therapy?
By age 2, most children understand more than 300 words. If your child has trouble understanding simple sentences, such as “get your coat,” it may be time to see a speech therapist.
What is done in speech therapy for toddlers?
Pediatric speech therapy helps treat children with communication challenges, both in how they speak and how they understand communication. Speech therapy also treats oral motor concerns, such as chewing and swallowing, as well as articulation, auditory processing and social skills.Oct 14, 2019
How do I know if my toddler needs a speech therapist?
- by 12 months: isn't using gestures, such as pointing or waving bye-bye.
- by 18 months: prefers gestures over vocalizations to communicate.
- by 18 months: has trouble imitating sounds.
- has trouble understanding simple verbal requests.