How Do You Get Treatment For A Speech Delay?
If your young child is diagnosed with a speech delay, you may have doubts about pursuing treatment. You or someone else you know may have been a “late talker.” Many times these people want to allay your fears, but you are better off listening to medical professionals when deciding what is best for your child. Early intervention is essential for many young children to achieve age-appropriate language development by kindergarten. Look at your family history to assess if others might have had a speech delay and how that impacted their success in school. An untreated speech delay can impact a child’s ability to read at the expected level and develop peer relationships. Evaluate the cost of speech therapy. Many insurance companies do not cover treatment for speech delays and your child may need treatment at least once a week. This can end up costing a lot over the years. Reduce the cost of speech therapy with group sessions, if available. Receiving treatment in a small group of other childr
