Condition

Speech Delay

When a child is not making sounds or saying words at the age most children do.

Also called: late talker, toddler not talking, delayed speech

Who Can Help with Speech Delay?

Speech-Language Pathologists
A licensed therapist who treats speech, language, voice, stuttering and swallowing problems in children and adults.
Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
Early Intervention Programs
A program that provides therapy and support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
Developmental Therapists
A therapist who works with infants and young children who have developmental delays, often through early intervention programs.
Hearing and Speech Clinics
A clinic that provides hearing tests, hearing aids and speech therapy.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about speech delay and what is right for you.