Even though excitement swirls around the thought of a child beginning to talk, it can also be a source of stress for parents who are concerned about their child having a speech or language delay.

When we hear that a child's language is later than their peers, many guardians reassure themselves by saying, "It's because ...

A speech delay doesn’t involve comprehension or nonverbal communication. It’s also possible for your child to have a language delay, which involves understanding and communicating, both ...

(Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) These aren't unusual delays in toddlers. Language and speech problems are the most common developmental delays. Speech refers to verbal expression, including ...

A speech or language delay is when a child has difficulties understanding or using spoken language. A child with a language delay might struggle to understand what they hear or, if they're older ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There is not enough evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic young children for ...

The USPSTF said it could not make a recommendation for or against screening for speech and language delay and disorders in children. For now, a task force member said PCPs should use their ...

In this population-based study, toddlers with language delay on a standardized screening test had the same language and behavioral outcomes by age 3 years with or without the intervention.

We conducted the first twin study of language delay to evaluate whether genetic and environmental factors at the lower extreme of delayed language are different from those operating in the normal ...

Prenatal exposure to phthalates, a chemical commonly found in plastics, has been linked to language delay in toddlers, according to a University public health study. The study found that some of the ...

Speaking more than one language can have several cognitive benefits in older adults - including delaying the onset of ...