If your 2-year-old isn’t talking yet, you might wonder if they just need more time and will catch up. Communication develops within a typical range.
A Speech & Language Therapist doesn’t just look at talking. They look at communication as a whole: how your child understands language, uses gestures, plays, interacts, and whether all of that is developing within the expected range.
Early childhood is an important time for communication development. Seeking advice early doesn’t necessarily mean starting therapy. Sometimes it’s just reassurance. Sometimes parents are given strategies to use at home and asked to monitor progress. And sometimes therapy is recommended.
The key is having enough information to feel confident about your next step.