Study: More Children Aren't Able to Speak by Age Three

www.timesonline.co.uk Children are reaching the age of 3 without being able to say a word, according to a survey that also found boys are almost twice as likely to struggle to learn to speak as girls. The average age for a baby to speak their first word is 10 to 11 months. However, a significant minority (4 per cent) of parents reported that their child said nothing until they were 3. Toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 should be able to use up to 300 words, including adjectives, and be able to link words together, according to I CAN, the childrens communication charity. Late speech development can lead to problems, such as low achievement at school or mental health problems. The survey of more than 1000 parents found that a childs background was not a factor in how quickly they learnt to talk. Working parents who put their babies in day care are just as likely to have a child whose speech develops late as those who leave their baby in front of the television. Related Links Communication is a vital skill for children Young children lack basic language skills Primary schools hire bankers to teach maths Virginia Beardshaw, the chief executive of I CAN, said that learning to talk required help and encouragement. We know there is a golden period for developing childrens communication between 0 and 5 and that early intervention is vital if children are struggling, she said. Chatting to your child, playing word games, pointing things out and having fun together every day all ...



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