Signs a Child May Have Language Difficulties

Every child develops language skills at their own pace, but some may struggle more than expected. If so you might notice that your child:

• Finds it hard to follow instructions

• Finds it easier to focus on a conversation when there are fewer distractions

• Has a limited vocabulary for their age

• Struggles to put words/sentences together.

• Gets words mixed up or misses key parts of a sentence.

• Has difficulty telling a story or explaining what happened.

• Takes language literally and may not always understand jokes, sarcasm, or figurative language

• Finds conversations tricky—either not saying much or struggling to take turns

• May not always ask for help when needed or find it difficult to put their needs into words

• Expresses emotions in ways other than talking, such as through gesture, pointing, and behaviour.

If you have concerns about your child’s language development, please get in contact for an informal conversation to see if I can help.