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All children develop differently, so how do we know when it’s time to consult a Speech Pathologist?
In addition to things which might be considered more obvious, such as stuttering, the following list may help you decide if your child would benefit from working with a Speech Pathologist:

Things you may notice about your young child at home..

Swallowing and chewing at any age
At 18 months old, not yet consistently following simple commands, not using many words or not communicating effectively with gesture and noises
2 years old and has a vocabulary of fewer than 50 spoken words
... 3 and *speech
... 3 and *language
... 4 and
... 5 and
... taking longer than expected to learn early literacy skills such as matching sounds to letters

Things your child may find difficult at school...

Remembering and using new school vocabulary
Figuring out new words when reading
Understanding stories when listening or following directions
Telling a story or writing a story or report
Spelling and written punctuation
Making or keeping friends
Paying attention in class
Taking notes while listening to information
Understanding and completing school work and homework

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