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There are common myths about speech problems in children that lead two-thirds of parents concerned about a possible speech impairment to ignore the problem. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Common myths about speech problems in children

Elise Baker, University of Sydney

Two-thirds of parents concerned about their child’s speech don’t act on their concerns. Why?
Your child says “poon” for “spoon” and “fum” for “thumb”. How do you know if this is normal, or if they have a speech or language impairment? Shutterstock

How to tell if your child has a speech or language impairment

Elise Baker, University of Sydney and Natalie Munro, University of Sydney

Babies are born communicating. Their cries and coos speak volumes. However, much-anticipated first words do not appear until 12 months later. By 18 months, the average child says about 50 words. By the…

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