receptive language disorder

What is receptive language disorder?

Introduction One of the greatest joys for parents is to see their child speak their first words, take their first step. As a child grows they start understanding more and talking in sentences. But if they don’t start speaking, it will lead to frustration for kids as well as parents. Delay or deviancy in speaking …

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స్పీచ్ - Speech delay (Telgu)

Does your child have a speech delay (Telugu)

మీ పిల్లలకు ఇంకా మాటలు రావడం లేదా స్పీచ్  ఆలస్యం – తల్లిదండ్రులందరూ తమ పిల్లల తొలి పలుకులు వీలైనంత త్వరగా వినాలని  కోరుకుంటారు. పిల్లలు పెరిగేకొద్దీ  చిట్టిపొట్టి మాటలతొ మాటలు నేర్చుకోవడం  ప్రారంభిస్తారు. కానీ చాలా మంది పిల్లలు తమ వయస్సులో ఉన్న పిల్లల కంటే  ఆలస్యంగా మాట్లాడటం జరుగుతుంది. భారతదేశంలో ప్రతి 10 మంది పిల్లలలో ఒకరికి  మాటలు రావడం ఆలస్యం అవుతాయి. దినినే స్పీచ్ డిలే అంటారు. స్పీచ్ డిలేకి  చాలా  కారణాలున్నాయి. అవి ఏమిటో ఈ వ్యాసంలో తెలుసుకుందాం.  అసలు స్పీచ్ డిలే అంటె ఏమిటి?  సాధారణంగా రెండేళ్ల పిల్లలు దాదాపు 50 పదాలు మాట్లాడగలరు మరియు రెండు నుండి  మూడు పదాల వాక్యాలను కూడా ఉపయోగించగలరు. మూడు సంవత్సరాల నాటికి  పిల్లలకు సుమారు 1000 పదాలు తెలిసుంటాయి మరియు మూడు నుండి నాలుగు  పదాల వాక్యాలను మాట్లాడటానికి ప్రయత్నించడం ప్రారంభిస్తారు.   ఏ పరిస్థితులవల్లనైనా, పిల్లలు తమ భాషలో పరిణామం చెందకపొతే వాళ్ళకి మాటలు  రావడం ఆలస్యమయ్యాయని అంటే స్పీచ్ డిలే ఉంది అని చెప్పవచ్చు. ఇది  కొన్నిసార్లు వినికిడి సమస్య లేదా నాడీ సంబంధిత సమస్యల వల్ల కూడా కావచ్చు.  ఏ కారణాల వల్ల స్పీచ్ డిలే వస్తుంది?  గర్భధారణ సమయంలో తల్లి శారీరక మరియు మానసిక ఆరోగ్య పరిస్థితి దెబ్బతిన్నా.. పిల్లలు నెలలు నిండకుండానే పుట్టినా.. పుట్టినప్పుడు ఆలస్యంగా ఏడ్చినా.. నరాల సమస్య ఉన్నా.. పిల్లల మెదడు గాయం అయినా..  వినికిడి లోపం ఉన్న పిల్లలు కూడా మాట్లాడటంలో వెనుకబడతారు.    పిల్లలు ఆరు నెలల వయస్సు ఉన్నప్పుడు 17 రకాల శబ్దాలను గుర్తించగలరు, ఇది ఏ  రకమైన భాషనైనా నేర్చుకోవడంలో మరియు అర్థం చేసుకోవడంలో మరింత  సహాయపడుతుంది.  మీ పిల్లల్లొ స్పీచ్ డిలేని ఎలా గుర్తించాలి?  6 నెలల వయస్సున్నపుడు ఎక్కువగ శబ్దాలు చేయకపోవడం.. 12 నుంచి 18 నెలల లోపు తమ మొదటి పదాలు మాట్లాడటం ప్రారంభించకపోవడం.. పేరు పెట్టి దేనినీ అడగకపోవడం.. రెండు సంవత్సరాల …

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Does Speech Therapy Help Aphasia?

Does Speech Therapy Help Aphasia?

What is Aphasia? Aphasia is an acquired language disorder. It is the inability to comprehend or express language. Aphasia usually occurs in adults after cerebrovascular accidents such as strokes. It can also result from a brain tumor, head injury, or significant damage to the left hemisphere. Almost 25-40% of stroke survivors present with Aphasia and …

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Speech therapy activities for Raksha Bandhan

Speech therapy activities for Raksha Bandhan

Introduction Festivals bring the family together. In our childhood, it was mostly restricted to following rituals, meeting friends and family, and enjoying delicacies. However, festivals should not be restricted to just following rituals. Doing interactive Speech therapy activities will help children learn and enjoy more. It will create a better bonding between you and your …

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Yoga for Speech Therapy

Yoga for Speech Therapy

Yoga for Speech Therapy Yoga is gaining recognition and popularity for its health benefits. It is a mind and body practice. It is a wonderful combination of physical movements, breathing patterns, meditation and relaxation, which improves physical well being and mental health. Yoga does not only include physical posses but also uplifts one’s mood, reinforces …

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News for the week

News for the week

News for the week Developmental delays, medical issues, psychiatric conditions, or congenital conditions can all affect children with special needs. These children's exceptional requirements necessitate adjustments in order for them to realise their full potential. The special needs label is useful for a variety of reasons. It can assist you in obtaining necessary resources, establishing …

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Articulation Therapy : The ‘z’ sound

Articulation Therapy: The  z-sound

Articulation Therapy : The ‘z’ sound Some people call ‘z’ the buzzing sound because it sounds like the bees buzzing. This sound is developed later than other sounds, around the age of 4. The child masters around the age of 8. Some children may have trouble producing this sound beyond eight years of age. It …

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Best Social Stories for Children

Best Social Stories for Children

Best Social Stories for Children The best way to teach social skills is through stories. I bet you all agree! Further, for most children with learning issues, autism and special needs, social interactions are tough. Furthermore, conversing, maintaining social interactions is a challenge for some kids. Hence, social stories are here to the rescue. Today …

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When speech therapy is needed?

When is Speech Therapist needed?

When is Speech Therapy needed? You need to see a speech therapist Speech helps in verbal expression and forming sounds and words. While language involves the broader process of understanding other people and being understood through verbal and non-verbal communication. A growing toddler with a speech issue might have difficulty saying certain sounds and pronouncing …

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adult dysarthria tools

Tools for Adults with Dysarthria

Tools for Adults with Dysarthria Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder. Further, the speech muscles become weak. There are many neurological causes of dysarthria. Each person with dysarthria is different. So, the treatment will vary depending on the person and issues seen. Talk to your neurologist and therapist for more information. Speech Therapy is for …

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