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Conditions we treat

Language Delay

Building comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and storytelling.

Understanding Language Delay

Language delay affects understanding and use of words and sentences. Children may speak clearly yet be unable to build sentences, answer questions or follow classroom instructions — a difficulty that quietly undermines reading comprehension and academics.

Therapy moves systematically from vocabulary to grammar to connected narrative, in the child's home language and in English.

Signs to look for

  • Short, simple sentences for their age
  • Cannot follow two- or three-step instructions
  • Difficulty answering who, what, where and why
  • Cannot recount an event in sequence
  • Frequent grammatical errors after age five
  • Word-finding difficulty and vague speech

Our approach

How Seyon supports children with language delay

  • Standardised receptive and expressive language testing
  • Vocabulary and sentence-structure building
  • Question comprehension and narrative training
  • Book-based shared reading strategies
  • Classroom language support with teachers
  • Quarterly language sample re-analysis

Not sure where to start? Begin with an assessment.

One hour with our team gives you a clear picture of your child's development and a written plan you can act on — whether or not you continue therapy with us.