Receptive-Expressive Language Disorders

Parents often begin to notice speech/language delays when comparing their child to a sibling or a friend’s child who can say more words and sentences and/or is more understandable when they speak. The parent typically thinks that their child will “catch up” on their own. Many parents hesitate to seek advice, feeling a child will just grow into it. For example, cooing and babbling should occur prior to 12 months. After 12-15 months, a child should be using a wide range of speech sounds in their babbling (e.g., p, b, m, d, or n) and start to imitate sounds and words from family members. At 18-24 months, toddlers should be saying at least 20-50 words by the time they turn 2. From 2-3 years, parents should see big gains in their child’s vocabulary and typically are speaking in simple sentences.

There are different terms for delays in speech and language:

• Receptive language delay – This is when a child has difficulty understanding language. They have trouble comprehending what they see, hear, or read.
• Expressive language delay – This is when a child has difficulty talking or expressing his/her ideas.
• Pragmatic language delay – This is when a child has difficulty understanding the semantics of speech (the meaning of what is being said) and is not using language appropriately in social situations.

How Pediatric Speech Therapy In Batavia Helps

At our clinic, we understand that every child is unique, and that’s why our skilled pediatric speech and language therapists take a personalized approach to help your child improve their language skills. Our therapists start with a comprehensive evaluation to determine if there is a delay in your child’s language development. If a delay is identified, we use individualized therapy interventions to focus on improving their speech and language skills.

Our pediatric speech therapists are highly trained and experienced in working with children of all ages and abilities. We specialize in helping children improve their understanding of language, pronunciation, and forming of speech. By focusing on these areas, we can help your child become more social and communicate more effectively with others.

Whether your child is struggling with a specific speech or language issue or facing more complex challenges, our team of pediatric speech therapists is here to help. We provide a supportive and nurturing environment where your child can feel comfortable and confident as they work to improve their language skills.

At our clinic, we believe that early intervention is key to helping children overcome speech and language challenges. That’s why we work closely with parents and caregivers to provide ongoing support and guidance. Together, we can help your child reach their full potential and achieve success in all aspects of their life.