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Communication & speech
Speech delay, nonverbal communication, and language play.
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Communication & speech
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's overview of AAC — what it is, who it helps, and the range of approaches from low-tech picture systems to dedicated speech-generating devices.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Communication & speech
Late talkers: children aged 1–3 years
Raising Children Network's family-focused guide to late talking — what it is, what helps, when to seek a professional opinion, and how to support a late-talking toddler at home.
Raising Children Network (Australia)
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Getting started with AAC — what parents need to know
The Speech Scoop — Kelli Meyer, SLP
A word game to communicate in any language — Ajit Narayanan
TED — Ajit Narayanan
To understand autism, don't look away — Carina Morillo
TED — Carina Morillo
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Should I worry if my child isn't talking yet?
Talking ages vary, and a late-talking toddler is not automatically autistic. That said, if your child has not started using single words by around 16 months, or two-word combinations by around two years (or if they previously had words and lost them) it is worth raising with your paediatrician. Early support helps, and a check-in costs nothing.
My child does not speak. Should we try AAC?
Yes, and trying AAC does not slow down spoken speech. The research is fairly clear on that. AAC gives a child a way to express needs and ideas now, which often takes pressure off and supports overall language. Start with a speech-language pathologist who has AAC experience; they will help you choose between low-tech (cards, books) and high-tech (apps, dedicated devices).
Our doctor said to wait and see about speech delay. Should we?
Sometimes "wait and see" is fine: every child develops on their own timeline. But for some children, the time between concern and support is too long for "wait and see" to be a safe answer. A useful middle path: ask for a speech-language assessment now (it does not commit you to therapy) and use the wait time to build language-rich routines at home. If you stay worried, ask again or get a second opinion.