Early identification of language, speech, and communication is extremely important
When a child has communication delays the risks of other development delays are more common. All children need language. When language, communication and speech are not on target with their age it affects all aspects of their learning, including the social and emotional development. There are various reasons why a child’s language may be delayed including the environment not supporting the child’s needs for his/her communication and language development. Other factors may include the child having a hearing impairment or may have a learning difficulty such as Asperger’s syndrome, autism or Down’s syndrome which makes it difficult for a child to process a language.When a child is not able to talk or listen they can become frustrated, feel lonely and also will feel powerless. At Kids Kingdom Learning Centre, when children struggle with this it we support the child and encourage them to communicate with others. We support a child’s speech, language and communication at all times, from when a child is a baby, in our everyday routines and activities, during 1:1 and also in groups alongside specific opportunities and activities in the nursery environment.
