Language Delay and Disorder
Treatment in Burlington
Pillars of Wellness, located in Burlington, Aldershot, specializes in the use of pediatric speech therapy to treat children affected by language delay and disorder. Nurit Nadler come with 20 years of experience in pediatric speech therapy
What is Speech Therapy for Children with Language Delay and Disorder?
There is a difference between the word “delay” and “disorder”. A delay is when children have speaking and comprehension difficulties that are unusual for their age. A disorder means that a child is not developing language as one would expect, or is developing it abnormally.
Benefits of Pediatric Speech Therapy
Speech therapy can benefit children with language delay and disorder in a number of ways:
Improved overall communication at home and school
More confidence and reduced anxiety
Better attention and listening
Improved play and social skills
Common Symptoms and Causes of Language Delay
If your child has a language delay, they won’t reach language milestones at the typical age. Their specific symptoms and missed milestones depend on their age and the nature of their language delay. At Pillars of Wellness, our pediatric speech therapist can help mitigate a number of symptoms:
- 5Not babbling by the age of 15 months
- 5Not talking by the age of 2 years
- 5Not speaking in short sentences by the age of 3 years
- 5Difficulty following directions
- 5Poor pronunciation or articulation
- 5Difficulty putting words together in a sentence
- 5Repeatedly leaving words out of sentences
In most cases
The Causes of Language Delay Are Unknown
Some common causes include the following:
Hearing impairment
It’s common for children who have a hearing impairment to have a language impairment as well. If they can’t hear the language, learning to communicate can be difficult
While not all children with autism have language delays, autism frequently affects communication
A variety of intellectual disabilities can cause language delays. For instance, dyslexia and other learning disabilities lead to language delays in some cases
These can cause language delays, as well. For example, severe neglect can lead to problems with language development
Children who have family members with a history of language or communication disorder
Pediatric Speech Therapy for Language Delay and Disorder at Our Clinic in Burlington
Speech therapy treatment is different for everyone. After conducting a thorough medical assessment, your child’s doctor will refer you to a speech-language pathologist.
Here at Pillars of Wellness, our speech-language pathologist will perform a comprehensive assessment of your child’s expressive and receptive language to determine if your child has a language delay. The exam will focus on various forms of verbal and nonverbal communication and use standardized and informal measures.
After completing a speech and language evaluation, the speech-language pathologist may recommend other exams. For example, a hearing exam can help them determine if your child has a hearing impairment. Your child may have hearing problems that have been overlooked, especially if they’re very young.
If your child is diagnosed with a language delay, it’s important to start treatment quickly. Early pediatric speech therapy can help prevent other problems from developing, such as social, learning, and emotional problems.
It may not be possible to prevent all language delays
Hearing impairments and learning disabilities may not always be preventable. Follow these tips to encourage language development in your child:
Talk to your child from the time they’re born
Respond to your child’s babbling when they’re a baby
Sing to your child, even when they’re a baby
Read aloud to your child
Answer your child’s questions
Why choose Pillars of Wellness?
At Pillars of Wellness, in Burlington, Ontario, we are proud to provide a truly integrated care approach that employs a variety of treatments to achieve faster recovery. Our clinic offers different services such as chiropractic, naturopathy, counselling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, yoga therapy, acupuncture, and holistic nutrition.
With multiple diverse services and specialities in one place, you’ll get the best care possible — without having to look elsewhere. Pillars of Wellness is your one-stop-health solution, located right here in Burlington.
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