Children with language delays have difficulties learning language and develop language at a slower rate than expected. A child with language delay can have difficulties understanding what you say and/or difficulties expressing himself (verbal or non-verbal).

Here are some signs of language delay:

• Poor eye contact

• Not using gestures (e.g. pointing, reaching) to communicate

• Not copying words

• Difficulty following directions

• Not babbling by 10-12 months

• No first real word by the age of 1 year

• Not combining 2 words by the age of 2 years

• Not speaking in short sentences (3-4 words) by the age of 3 years