Medical Disclaimer
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Every child's case is unique. Consult Dr. Swetha Rampally or a qualified pediatric neurologist for diagnosis and treatment recommendations specific to your child.
Child Not Speaking / Speech Delay
Understanding communication milestones, speech delays, and when to seek speech or developmental evaluation.
“Speech delay refers to a delay in the development or use of mechanisms that produce speech. It is different from language delay, which involves understanding and communication. Early detection is key to therapy success.”
మాట ఆలస్యం అనేది మాట్లాడే నైపుణ్యాల ఎదుగుదల ఆలస్యం కావడాన్ని సూచిస్తుంది. ఇది భాష ఆలస్యం కంటే భిన్నమైనది. ప్రారంభ గుర్తింపు థెరపీ విజయానికి కీలకం.
Actionable Home Observation & Clinic Guidelines
Home Speech & Communication Log
Observe how your child communicates non-verbally when they want something (do they point, pull your hand, make eye contact, or babble?). Actively restrict screen time under 2 years.
Developmental Assessment Checklist
- List all consistent words, animal sounds, or gestures your child uses daily.
- Bring recent hearing test results (OAE or BERA hearing evaluation) if available.
- Record a short 2-minute video of your child playing or responding to their name.
Rayalaseema Patient Travel Guide
We offer coordinated developmental testing and speech evaluation screens during a single visit for families traveling from Adoni, Dhone, or Giddalur. Secure slots in advance.
Warning Signs to Watch
- •No babbling or gestures (like pointing) by 12 months
- •Does not speak single words by 16-18 months
- •Cannot put two words together by 24 months
- •Does not respond to name or eye contact is limited
How We Evaluate
- •Hearing assessment via BERA testing to rule out deafness
- •Structured developmental & autism screening tools
- •Speech-language evaluation by trained therapists
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