How Do I Know if My Child Needs to See a Speech Therapist?

When speaking with other parents at the playground, I’m often asked, “How do I know if my child needs to see a speech therapist? Won’t they just grow out of it?” If you’re asking these questions, there’s a good chance your child can benefit from a speech and language screening!

The following are some signs that it may be time to reach out to a speech therapist:

• Late Talking

• Mispronouncing words

• Getting “stuck” on words

• Mouth breathing

• Snoring

• Messy eating

• Prolonged pacifier use or thumb sucking

• History of tongue tie

Readers: Have you noticed these red flags at home?

About the Author: Melissa Goff, M.S, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Sunflower Speech & Myo Therapy, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC.