4 Important Facts About Speech Delay, a Speech Disorder Experienced by Putri Ria Ricis

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4 Important Facts About Speech Delay, Speech Disorders Experienced by Putri Ria Ricis

4 Important Facts About Speech Delay, a Speech Disorder Experienced by Putri Ria Ricis

Dream - Ria Ricis recently revealed that her daughter, Cut Raifa Aramoana, or affectionately called Moana, has a speech delay disorder. At the age of 2, the adorable child is not yet fluent in speaking and needs to undergo regular therapy.

The condition made Ricis very worried. The owner of the full name Ria Yunita finally visited a speech therapist. Moana was also given therapy and attended classes for toddlers to stimulate her speaking abilities optimally.

Many parents also have concerns like Ricis. Maybe mom and dad are one of them, when the little one doesn't speak clearly. The ability to speak in children usually develops since infancy, starting when the little one starts making funny sounds or babbling.

"In the case of speech delay, this child's speaking ability does not develop well. To further understand the condition of this speech delay, here are 4 facts about the child's speech disorder."

1. Definition of Speech Delay

Speech delay, quoted from Emc.id, is a delay in speech and language abilities that is not appropriate for a child's age. This condition makes the child unable to express their thoughts due to limited language and understanding. If not addressed, speech delay can hinder a child's development.

2. Causes of Speech Delay

Many factors can cause a child to experience speech delay. Such as medical conditions, medical history, hearing problems, oromotor disorders, and autism. However, lately many parents have been giving gadgets to their children from a very young age.

According to dr. Baginda, Sp.A, M.Si. Med from RS EMC, behavior like this can hinder a child's language development. This is because children under two years old cannot digest the language they receive from watching. What children under three years old know are only attractive images and pleasant sounds. The lack of language stimulation from parents and caregivers also contributes to the hindered development of a child's language.

3. Speech Delay Sign

"Normally, a 2-year-old child has already mastered 50 vocabulary words and can combine 2 words into simple sentences, but this does not develop well in children with speech delay. Some conditions that need to be suspected as symptoms of speech delay are as follows:"

At the age of 12 months, children do not use gestures, such as pointing or waving goodbye. By the age of 18 months, children prefer body movements to communicate. They also have difficulty imitating sounds and understanding simple speech. At the age of 2 years, children can only imitate speech or actions and do not produce words or phrases spontaneously. They also repeat words or sounds instead of using spoken language when communicating. They cannot follow simple instructions and have unusual vocal tones (such as hoarse or nasal sounds).

4. Handling for Speech Delay

For parents who suspect that their child is experiencing speech development problems, do not delay in getting them checked by a pediatrician. Later on, the child will be screened to determine whether they are experiencing speech delay or not.

To handle it, usually it consists of regular therapy with special therapists and under the supervision of a specialist pediatrician in growth and development. One important thing is that the child must be given maximum stimulation at home. Always invite them to talk, listen to the child, and respond well when they say something even if it is unclear. Increase reading storybooks and singing together. Do not let the child play with gadgets, whether it's a mobile phone, tablet, or television for a long time. Have direct interaction because it is the best speech delay therapy for young children. Source: EMC.id

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