In order to solve the problem of delay in speaking, we need to know what factors cause the child to speak late and find its root....Although the speed of development and ability of children are not the same, but late speaking can be a sign of physical or mental problems and therefore needs to be carefully followed up....In the following, we will point out the possible reasons for this delay.... Palate.... Some children also have ankyloglossia and their tongue gets stuck in repeating certain letters.... In this situation, the tongue sticks to the roof of the mouth and it is difficult for the child to speak. As a result, it will be difficult and impossible to say and pronounce some letters.... ### 2... hearing loss A child who doesn't hear words and sounds well can't repeat and pronounce words. One of the signs of hearing loss is that he doesn't answer when you call him. Or he doesn't show his attention when you call the name of the device, but if you talk by pointing, he reacts to you. Be careful, these are the only signs, and therefore talking is not a problem of hearing loss. Children's listening and speaking ability is very important. speech Some children around the age of 3 are able to understand the words of others, but they do not speak themselves.... They can communicate non-verbally, but the inability to speak indicates that they probably have some kind of speech disorder.... Some children also say words, but they cannot express them logically and in the form of a meaningful sentence.... These children are also likely to suffer from language disorders.... Such problems and disorders are premature birth.... In fact, premature babies are more likely to speak late than It will be other children.... ### 4... Lack of stimulation... Talking is a communicative response, that is, when others talk to us, we respond to them by talking and a relationship is formed.... The role of the environment is very important in the ability to talk and grow.... If the child talks to him in an environment and the people around him are not paid attention to, in an environment where he is not paid attention to, he is not paid attention to.. He will have verbal problems... Speech and language disorders in many children with spectrum disorders Autism is seen.. Among the symptoms of speech problems in children with this disorder, the following should be mentioned: - Repetition of phrases - Occurrence of repetitive behaviors - Disruption in social interactions ### 6.... Nervous problems Some neurological disorders have a negative effect on the muscles used for speaking. Among the neurological problems and disorders that make it difficult for a child to speak, the following should be mentioned: - Cerebral palsy - Muscular dystrophy - Traumatic brain injuries ### 7 .... mental disabilities Sometimes mental problems and disabilities cause the child to speak late... if your child does not speak, maybe he has some kind of mental disability and has a cognitive problem... Cognitive problems mean disorders related to memory, attention, concentration, learning, decision-making and problem solving.... In fact, sometimes the problem of delay in speaking is rooted in children's mental disability and #speech #structure has nothing to do with it.. 8... Being bilingual The slow speaking of bilingual children is also a common problem... Growing up in a bilingual environment can be a factor in delaying speech... A child who is placed in such an environment must process two different languages ​​at the same time... This process is a bit difficult and makes the combination of words and sentences slower... ### 9... Lack of some substances and vitamins... Nutrition also plays an important role in the development of children's different abilities... Lack of the following substances and vitamins causes a child to speak late: - Vitamins A, C and E - Omega 3 fatty acids - Iron, zinc These materials help children's cognitive functions and nerve health.... The lack of any of these has a negative effect on the ability to speak and learn words.... **Footnote:** This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, therapeutic and/or drug information.... This information is not exhaustive and should be used as a tool to help the user understand and/or evaluate possible diagnostic and treatment options.. This information does not contain all information about conditions, treatments, drugs, side effects or risks that may apply to a particular patient.. Talk to your doctor about medications.. 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