My Child Is a Strong Reader But Struggles with Writing. How Can I Help?
by Julie Abbott Olsen, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist, CHC
Reading and writing are closely related skills, and they often go hand-in-hand— that is, they support each other in language development. However, they are also distinct skills with some differences. If your child seems to be struggling, identifying the specific difficulties that your child is experiencing will guide you to the type of support your child needs. Read more ›
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Babies are born “citizens of the world.” Children can tell the difference between all the sounds in all the world’s languages at birth. By the time they turn one year old, infants have become “language specialists.” At 10 to 12 months, infants no longer hear the differences between sounds in other languages. 
As with other skills and milestones, the age at which kids learn language and start talking can vary. Knowing a bit about speech and language development can help parents figure out if there’s cause for concern. 
Many children on the autism spectrum may show developmental differences during their infant and toddlers years, especially in social and language skills. 
It can be tough for any parent to get the special education services their kids need, but it’s especially tricky for Black and Hispanic parents. 
Your child may have a language delay if they don’t meet the language developmental milestones for their age. Their language abilities may be developing at a slower rate than most children’s. They may have trouble expressing themselves or understanding others. Their delay may involve a combination of hearing, speech, and cognitive impairments. 
Speech and language is an essential part of any child’s development. Language development impacts your child’s social interactions, behavior and academic skills. 
Your baby is able to communicate with you long before they speak a single word! Learn how children communicate and what to do when there are concerns about delays in development. 
Children vary in their development of speech and language skills. However, they follow a natural progression or timetable for mastering the skills of language. A checklist of milestones for the normal development of speech and language skills in children from birth to 6 years of age is included below. 
