Patient's question:
What is the reason a five-year-old child can understand everything but doesn't speak everyday language? From a young age, they haven't had much interaction with other children, only watching TV commercials. The parents haven't paid much attention and believed that the child would talk later. They don't know how to communicate with other children. Whatever the parents say, the child understands.Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No specific help has been provided.
What should the parents do? What is the reason for this?
Doctor's answer:
This is called language development delay. Currently, the child's language comprehension ability should be fine, but their language expression ability is poor. Due to the lack of a good language expression environment, the information conveyed by electronic devices is one-way, leaving the child with limited opportunities to actively express themselves. It is best to have the child undergo a language assessment at the hospital and receive additional specialized training based on the results. Currently, the parents should focus on communicating more with the child at home, without forcing them to respond. The approach should be based on encouragement and guidance, rather than scolding or mocking. The above advice is for the question "Why doesn't a five-year-old who can understand everything speak daily language?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!