{"id":8312,"date":"2025-11-20T18:47:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=8312"},"modified":"2026-01-07T17:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:22:53","slug":"speech-delay-in-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/speech-delay-in-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"Speech Delay In Toddlers: Signs, Causes, And When To Seek Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A child\u2019s early years are marked by several developmental milestones. An important milestone has to do with speech and language development. Before we go on, it’s worth knowing the difference between speech and language. Simply put, speech refers to the way we form sounds and words, while language refers to the broader aspect of communication, which can be verbal, nonverbal, or written. As with other milestones, the exact age at which children start talking can vary. However, knowing about the broad markers helps parents know whether or not they are dealing with speech delays and if speech therapy<\/mark><\/a> may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ascertain whether or not what you are dealing with is a speech delay, it is important to look at typical speech development milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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