Patient's question:
A three-and-a-half-year-old child does not respond much but can speak. Adults can understand their responses, so their hearing should not be a problem.Past treatment history and effectiveness: The nearby hospital conducted a thorough examination and found nothing wrong. An MRI of the head was performed.
What kind of assistance is desired: They would like to have a check-up.
Which department to consult?
Doctor's answer:
Children who are normal should be able to speak concise sentences of at least three words by the age of one and a half, and they should be able to complete common greetings smoothly as suggested. If this is not achieved, it indicates a language disorder.Guiding advice: Common causes include underdeveloped language centers, growth or dysfunction of speech organs, intellectual disability, and hearing impairment. Most of these issues are related to underdeveloped brain development. It is recommended to undergo brain CT or MRI scans, intelligence testing, language function assessment, hearing tests, and oral function evaluations to determine the nature and severity of the language disorder. Based on these findings, a rehabilitation plan should be formulated.