For parents, the first sound of their loved
baby speech can be one of the happiest moments in their life. Children often
begin talking at the age of 1 to 1.5 years old. If you worry about your toddler
has a speech delay, she may have a type of speech delay.
Talk
Talking much can be beneficial to toddlers
with speech delays. When you participate in conversations with your baby, use
clear and simple words. When you are doing a normal daily activity, such as
washing dishes, let your baby know about it. Ask her a lot of questions. If she
tries to ask you something, always answer.
Motivation
When
your baby successfully says a word or completes a sentence, you should clap
your hands enthusiastically and smile with her brightly
From the initial stage, stimulate your baby by
letting her know that speaking is a positive thing. Give her a reason to want
to talk. When she successfully says a word or completes a sentence, you should
clap your hands enthusiastically and smile with her brightly. Implement the
idea that talking is what he wants to do – and it also makes you happy and
proud of her.
Read
Read books can help the baby with a speech
delay very much. Turn reading books to a part of your daily habit. You should
read to your baby for at least 30 minutes before going to bed each night. Read
books including illustrations, because pointing and identification everything
may be effective in encouraging the learning and memory processes in the baby.
You
should read to your baby for at least 30 minutes before going to bed each night
Doctor
To fully understand the speech development of
your baby, you should take your baby to the doctor to be evaluated. In many
cases, your doctor may recommend your baby visit a speech therapist or speech
language pathologists to analyze individual needs of the baby (and help you
understand how to help your baby). Do not postpone in seeking professional
assistance for your baby – the quicker you get help, the more time you will
have help your baby in the process of learning to speak.
Activities
To
promote talking in a toddler, set many outdoor activities with family and
friends
To promote talking in a toddler, set many
outdoor activities with family and friends. For example, organize a poolside
party for all of the baby’s favorite neighborhood friends to attend. This type
of activity can encourage the baby to talk. After the party ends, you use new
experiences to speak to your baby. Ask your baby whether she had fun, what her
favorite part of the event was and if she made any new friends.
Patience
Patience is very important in helping children
with speech delays. Do not force the baby to speak and make her feel pressure.
Allow the baby to have time when she is trying to say and never rush her. If
you rush your baby, she will feel nervous, stressed and afraid of speaking
again. One technique to avoid is coercing your baby to say by candy or toys.