Children are in the process of learning how to talk, and they do this by exploring how to utilise their tongue, teeth, and lips to make new sounds, as well as discovering how to put words together to make sentences. It’s like learning to walk; they are a bit wobbly at first and might make mistakes, but practise develops the skill. At first, your toddler may not be clear or might use only a few words but after practise, their speech should improve.
Sometimes it is hard to know when to get help. Many parents are reassured by well meaning friends who may say ‘they’re just a late talker’ or ‘my youngest did that too but now he’s fine’. However, all of this advice can make it difficult for parents to know what skills to look for and when to seek professional intervention.
