A child who does not speak

other organs involved in speech.

1. Neurological disorders: Some children have impaired function of the central nervous system, which can make speech development difficult.
2. Psychological and social factors: Insufficient contact with others, stressful situations or even too much pressure from parents can affect speech development.
3. Bilingualism: Children growing up in a bilingual environment may be delayed in speech development because they need to master two languages.

Stages of a child's speech development

1. Newborn to 3 months: Babies begin to make sounds such as cooing.
2. 3-6 months: First attempts to imitate sounds and laughter appear, and intonation develops.
3. 6-12 months: The child begins to use individual sounds and syllables such as "ma-ma" and "pa-pa".
4. 12-18 months: First words appear, and the child begins to connect simple concepts with the corresponding words.
5. 18-24 months: Vocabulary expands actively, and the child begins to use simple sentences.
6. 2-3 years: The child is able to build simple sentences and actively interact with others through speech.

and feelings, and tell stories.

When to see a specialist If you notice that your child is not reaching these stages of speech development, it is worth consulting specialists. It is important not to delay if:

1. By 12 months the child makes no sounds and does not respond to their name.
2. By 18 months the child has not started saying at least a few words.
3. By 24 months the child does not use simple phrases or does not try to interact with other children through speech.
4. After 2 years there is a regression in speech development, when the child stops using words they could already say.
5. At any age: if you notice that the child does not understand simple requests or does not respond to the speech of others.

Timely diagnosis and correction of speech disorders will help the child develop successfully and avoid possible problems in the future. Speech therapists, neurologists and psychologists are ready to provide qualified help and develop an individual program for your child.

Remember that early intervention is the key to successful speech development!