This may be a question that many parents ask. This time we will share a profile that can be a reference, whether the child has problems or needs a language and speech examination.

1. 6 months old

Signs: Eyes and head do not point to the sound source

2. 10 months old

Sign: does not respond when his name is called

3. 15 months old

Sign: does not understand/respond to speech not /chest

4. 18 months old

Marks : expressive vocabulary less than 10 for single words

5. 21 months old

Signs: does not understand/respond to simple commands, such as 'sit,'come', 'stand'

6. 24 months old

Marks: shows inappropriate or excessive jargon and echoing (imitation/repetition of words). Not using 2 words in a sentence, e.g. “want to drink”

7. 30 months old

Sign: clarity of speech is not yet understood by family members

8. 36 months old

Signs:

• not yet using simple sentences
• Not yet showing indications of simple questions
• Has clarity of speech that others do not understand.

9. 42 months old

Signs: consistency in omission of final consonant sounds in sentences, e.g. fish becomes ika

10. 48 months old

Signs: abnormal stuttering

11. Semua usia

Signs:

> monotone voice, with inappropriate tone

> volume too loud or small

> consistent hoarseness.

Tom and Nancy. The Parents Book of Facts : Child Development From Birth To Age Five.NY

If your child shows this profile, immediately consult Speech Therapy, so that your child can immediately receive early intervention, so that his speech language skills are appropriate for his age. In general, early intervention is very important for children whose language and speech development does not match normal developmental stages. Early intervention is very important for children who are at risk of experiencing language and speech disorders due to factors such as prematurity, below average birth weight, family history and medical complications.

For those of you who are not familiar with Speech Therapy, Speech Therapy is a form of professional health services based on science, technology in the fields of language, speech, sound, rhythm / fluency (communication), and swallowing aimed at individuals, families and / or groups to improve health efforts caused by anatomical, physiological, psychological and sociological disorders / abnormalities.

Material by: Agnes Riechie Louise Satryana, A.Md.TW – Terapi Wicara (TW) RS Santo Borromeus