When should a child start speech therapy. Is a one year old too young?
A child is never too young to be seen by a Speech-Language Pathologist, in fact, when you suspect a problem “sooner is better”. Countless studies have demonstrated that early intervention can avert secondary problems and unnecessary suffering later in life. Early intervention capitalizes on the fact that brain development is rapid and plastic at an early age, and that young children are “ripe” for input. The form of intervention depends upon client circumstances and need. It can consist of tracking progress, parent training, an enriched early childhood education experience, group therapy and/or individual therapy. If your child has a communication problem, it is never too early to help.
