Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Your child may have an underlying problem with communication if he or she:
- Began talking later than expected
- Is performing below expectations in the classroom
- Is having difficulty learning to read
- Cannot seem to express his or her thoughts and ideas
- Has problems understanding others and following directions
- Doesn’t pick up on obvious social cues
- Has problems taking tests
- Says “huh” often and needs things repeated frequently
- Does not respond consistently to sounds
If you suspect that your child has a speech, language or hearing disorder, start by meeting with your child’s teacher(s) and school principal to voice your concerns. If you would like an evaluation to determine whether a disorder may be the source of communication difficulty, feel free to contact us.
