
Signs of language disorders
Ms. Ha Thi My Phuong (Cam Le ward) shared that her 5-year-old daughter is about to enter first grade but still has a lisp and a limited vocabulary. Worried that her child will have difficulty learning, she wants to be advised on the appropriate time to intervene as well as a reputable address in the city that can provide support. Ms. Phuong's case is not uncommon.
According to Dr. Vo Van Chien, Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation - City Rehabilitation Hospital, children with language disorders often show signs of slow speech compared to normal development milestones, have a small vocabulary, often mispronounce, speak unclearly or have difficulty expressing ideas verbally.
Some children can only speak single words, cannot form sentences, or cannot understand or carry out simple requests. Many tend to use gestures instead of words. These are all signs that parents can observe early at home to detect in time.
The brain of a young child has a very high capacity to adapt and recover in the first years of life, especially between 18 and 36 months of age. If this period is missed, the child will easily encounter difficulties in learning, lose confidence and limit the ability to integrate into society.
Dr. Nguyen Van Dung, Director of the City Rehabilitation Hospital, said that on average, the hospital receives more than 550 patients every day for examination and treatment, including more than 250 children with disabilities and developmental disorders who come for intervention and rehabilitation.
Intervention methods
Currently, treatment of language disorders is implemented in a multidisciplinary manner, in which speech therapy plays a central role, helping children practice pronunciation, expand vocabulary and improve their ability to express themselves. Children also participate in activities that stimulate communication through games, music , images, combined with behavioral therapy, therapeutic activities and special education to practice social skills, concentration and integration.
According to Dr. Vo Van Chien, at the hospital, doctors also combine traditional medicine such as electroacupuncture and acupressure to improve health and support intellectual and language development.
Each child has a personalized intervention plan, flexible depending on the level and cause of the disorder. Children learn language not only during therapy hours but also through meals, games, and daily stories. Parents' patience, love, and companionship help children progress quickly and sustainably.
Therefore, parents need to coordinate closely with specialists and at the same time create a positive communication environment for their children.
Developmental milestones to note: 12 months say single words, 18 months say about 10-20 words, 2 years say 2 word sentences, 3 years say long sentences, understand instructions. If the child is slower, has little eye contact, does not imitate or does not understand words, then you should take him to a specialist facility for early intervention.
“Detection and intervention before age 3 is ideal, but even before age 5 there is still a lot of opportunity for improvement,” the doctor recommends.
Timely intervention not only helps children develop language but also opens up opportunities for integration, fosters confidence, and provides a solid foundation for the future.
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