Is Your Child A Late Talker?

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A toddler between 18 and 30 months having a good understanding of language but limited spoken vocabulary is a 'late talker'

Who Is A 'Late Talker'

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Reasons for toddlers talking late can be family history, an underweight baby at the time of birth, hearing loss, etc 

Reasons

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Don't worry as 70 percent of late talkers tend to catch up in language development by the time they start school

Will They Ever Talk?

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It is important to talk to such toddlers as much as possible, expand their vocabulary, use sign language, encourage imitation skills

What You Can Do

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It is also important to discuss the issue with a doctor if your child doesn't add new words to his speech or has unclear speech

When To Visit A Doctor

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Besides late talking, you should also look for other signs like improper mouth movements, lack of eye contact, chewing and drinking

The Other Signs

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