Expressive language delays make it challenging for children to express their thoughts. They understand what others are saying but struggle with language when they speak. That can significantly influence their ability to form friendships, engage with others, and express their needs and emotions.
The PediaPlex team understands parents' concerns when their child struggles to communicate effectively. Expressive language issues can impact your child’s development, making it harder for them to participate in classroom conversations and join enriching discussions with peers. The good news is that children can improve their skills, express themselves more effectively, and build self-esteem with the right support.
Here’s what to know about expressive language delays and how our multi-disciplinary practice can help.
Expressive language issues refer to difficulties using language to convey information, ideas, or feelings. Children with these issues might have a limited vocabulary, struggle to form sentences and find it challenging to tell stories or explain things clearly.
Children with expressive language challenges may use incorrect grammar, have trouble finding the right words, or repeat phrases. Expressive language issues differ from receptive language issues, where a child might struggle to understand language rather than use it.
Recognizing the signs of expressive language issues early on means your child can start getting support during crucial developmental phases. Some signs that your child may have expressive language challenges include:
If you notice these signs in your child, PediaPlex provides language testing and can evaluate your child for language issues.
Early support is critical to helping children with expressive language issues. The earlier a child receives support, the better their chances of overcoming these challenges and improving their communication skills. Speech therapy can play a vital role in this process. At PediaPlex, our speech therapists provide targeted strategies and exercises to enhance language development. Language testing helps to identify specific areas of difficulty so that our team can tailor a therapy plan to meet your child's unique needs.
Our experienced speech therapists work one-on-one with your child to develop their language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Therapy sessions might include activities like:
Speech therapy can help your child become more confident and proficient in their use of language.
Our practice takes a multi-disciplinary approach to treating expressive language issues, integrating various therapies and expertise. Alongside speech therapy, we offer other services, such as occupational therapy and educational support.
As a parent, you can support your child’s language development at home. Engaging in regular conversations, reading together, and encouraging storytelling can boost your child's expressive language skills.
PediaPlex is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized care. If you have concerns about your child's language development, contact our team.
Call us today to schedule a consultation, or go online to book an appointment. Together, we can help your child thrive!
