Why do speech and language problems develop in some children?
Some types of hearing loss can cause speech delay. All children with a speech delay should have their hearing tested. Developmental disorders such as autism can also cause a delay. It’s important to track your child’s speech and language development. A child can overcome many speech and language problems with treatment, especially when you catch problems early. Speech and language problems are estimated to occur in about 6 out of every 100 children. 1 That means that 94 out of 100 children develop normally.
