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The child does not speak at 3 years old: what to do, how to teach, it’s bad
The child’s speech should be understandable by the age of 3. Children of this age develop a large vocabulary. They should be able to express themselves and build a 5-word sentence. Speech lag often resolves by 4 or 5 years. But if the child does not speak at the age of 3, then more attention should be paid to the development of speech.
Why does the child speak poorly?
It is important not only to start classes right away, but also to find out why the lag occurs.
If your child does not speak at 3 years old, try to find out the reason for this.
To understand what to do, you first need to find out the reason. There can be many reasons for such delays:
- This delay may be due to cerebral dysfunction or hearing impairment;
- Remember the gender characteristics of development: girls ‘speech develops faster than boys’;
- Heredity can also play a role. If mom or dad speaks late, then the child will start talking late;
- Lack of activities and parental attention. Often this is due to the fact that parents simply do not want to deal with the baby;
- Use of computers and electronics. Already, you can see how parents give their kids a phone or tablet and forget about them for a while. It is not recommended to do this, as it develops negatively on development.
Besides these reasons, there are many others. Also, the causes can be diseases.
How to teach a child to speak
If you encounter such a problem, try the following:
- Consult with specialists, this will help to understand if there are any deviations;
- Try finger gymnastics, it promotes the development of speech;
- Buy a manual, for example, “Help the baby talk” by Enushko;
- Read fairy tales and poems aloud to him;
- Talk to him more, ask questions;
- Do articulatory gymnastics;
You can also use these tips in combination to achieve the best result. You can also consult with a speech therapist who will advise on specific exercises. Also think about the fact that your child may just prefer to talk less and he is closed in himself, then you need to act especially carefully.
Don’t worry too much, small delays are okay. You can help the child develop, but do not pressure him and take it easy. Articulating gymnastics can be especially difficult for him. In such a situation, you should be patient and deal with the baby more carefully. But do not worry too much and put pressure on the baby.