Language and Communication Problems

Individuals with language problems or disorders face difficulties in expressing themselves and understanding what others are saying. An equally important aspect of this disorder is the difficulty in understanding others when they speak or interpreting their nonverbal cues, which leads to communication problems.

According to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, language and communication problems are found in 10 to 15 percent of children under the age of three. However, since language abilities stabilize more by the age of four, it becomes easier to accurately determine whether a child has language and communication problems after reaching four years of age.

A child’s communication is considered delayed when they are significantly behind their peers in acquiring speech and/or language skills, which may be due to difficulties in:

At Spectra Center, our doctors provide behavioral therapy and speech and communication therapy. A specialist designs an intensive intervention to increase children’s use of desirable communication behaviors, reduce their undesirable behaviors, and address maladaptive strategies, while also enhancing the development of useful skills such as social interaction.

The most advanced scientific tools are also used to base patient diagnosis and training for effective quality treatment, along with detailed reports from specialists to the client and comprehensive details of treatment plans.