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Conditions we treat

Speech Delay

Early intervention when first words and clear speech are late to arrive.

Understanding Speech Delay

Speech delay means a child is acquiring speech along the normal sequence but noticeably later than peers. Roughly one in five two-year-olds is a late talker, and while some catch up, there is no reliable way to predict which ones — so assessment is always the safer choice.

Therapy is intensive, playful and parent-mediated, and most children make visible gains within eight to twelve weeks.

Signs to look for

  • No babbling by 12 months
  • Fewer than 10 words at 18 months
  • No two-word phrases at 24 months
  • Speech unclear to family at age three
  • Relies on gestures and crying to communicate
  • Frustration when not understood

Our approach

How Seyon supports children with speech delay

  • Full speech and language assessment plus hearing screening referral
  • Parent-mediated early language coaching
  • Play-based vocabulary and phrase building
  • Oral motor support where needed
  • Daily home routines converted into language practice
  • Monthly measurement of word counts and intelligibility

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.