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Speech and Language Assessment for Late Talkers

Understanding Late Talkers and Early Language Development

Late talkers are typically children between 18 and 35 months who show delays in expressive and/or receptive language development without an identifiable medical cause. These children may use fewer words than expected, combine words later, or struggle to understand spoken language. While some late talkers catch up naturally, others require targeted support.

At Phoneme Abilities Development Center in Abu Dhabi, we emphasize early identification, as timely assessment and intervention significantly improve long-term communication outcomes.

Signs a Child May Be a Late Talker

Parents may observe:

Limited vocabulary (fewer than 50 words by age 2)

Limited word combinations

Difficulty expressing needs

Reduced understanding of spoken language

Our Assessment and Intervention Approach

We conduct comprehensive, evidence-based speech and language assessments focusing on expressive language, receptive language, play skills, and early communication behaviors. Intervention programs target vocabulary growth, sentence development, comprehension, and parent-supported strategies to promote functional communication.