Speech Therapy Consulting
Speech Therapy Consulting
If you notice any of the following, a speech-language evaluation can provide clarity and peace of mind.
Most two-year-olds use at least 50 words. A vocabulary significantly below this benchmark warrants evaluation.
By 24 months, children typically combine two words ("more milk," "daddy go"). Absence of combinations is a key indicator.
Relying on pointing, pulling your hand, or becoming frustrated rather than using words to communicate.
Following directions and demonstrating comprehension, but spoken vocabulary remains very limited.
Speech therapy for late talkers is play-based and family-centered, building language through activities your child enjoys.
"Our son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4. The first services we received was speech therapy as he was unable to express himself. We were lucky enough to have been paired with Stacey. Our son has been in speech therapy for almost a year now and has improved so much. He is always excited to go see Mrs. Stacey. We are forever grateful."— Lopez Family, Dixon, CA
"STC helped me ease my daughter into attending sessions independently instead of needing me to accompany her to every session, which has given her more confidence. My daughter looks forward to her therapy every week. We've experienced other speech therapy service providers and STC is by far our favorite. It feels like a second home."— Ann & Rose, Vacaville, CA
A late talker is a child between 18-30 months who understands language well but uses fewer than 50 words or no two-word combinations by age 2. Approximately 10-20% of two-year-olds meet this criteria according to ASHA.
Some late talkers do catch up on their own, but research shows 50-70% improve faster with early intervention. Without support, some children develop persistent language difficulties that can affect reading and academic performance.
If your child is 18 months or older and showing signs of late talking, a speech-language evaluation is recommended. Early intervention before age 3 produces the best outcomes.
