When does my child need speech therapy

Every parent looks forward to hearing their child's first words and this is completely understandable, since it concerns one of the most basic developmental stages. Although we must not forget that every child has his own pace of development and not all children acquire the developmental stages in the same way and at the same time, parents have to be aware of signs that might indicate a speech delay or a communication disorder. In that case, or if the pediatrician refers the child to a speech therapist, the parents should visit a specialist that accesses the child’s speech development and proposes the appropriate intervention.