Warning Signs for Receptive and Expressive Language Delays

  • Warning Signs for Receptive and Expressive Language Delays

    Warning Signs for Receptive and Expressive Language Delays     By: Lindsey Wegner, M.A., CCC-SLP   Many parents struggle with what to look for when they suspect their child has a receptive language (how well a child understands and remembers what is said) and/or expressive language (what the child is able to say and how it is said) delay.   Listed below are some warning signs that might help you decide if your child requires further evaluation:   Signs of Potential  Receptive Language Delay   Not responding to their name – A child should be receptive to his name at an early age (between 12 and 18 months). Meaning a…