What should be done if a two-and-a-half-year-old child cannot speak
Disease description:
My friend's child is two and a half years old and still hasn't started speaking. What should be done when a two-and-a-half-year-old doesn't talk?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
For a two-and-a-half-year-old child who cannot speak, it is recommended to take the child to a reputable local hospital for a comprehensive evaluation. If the cause is related to physiological factors, parents should increase communication with the child, encouraging speech through storytelling, singing, and similar activities. If the delay is due to pathological conditions such as abnormal lingual frenulum development, hearing impairment, or brain cell damage, it is recommended to follow medical advice and undergo standardized treatment accordingly.
