When to start speech therapy
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This is not a diagnosis (official name from a doctor).
These guides are for parent education. They do not replace a child doctor, psychologist, or speech-language pathologist.
You do not need to wait for a failed nursery interview.
When should we start?
Start when talking or understanding is stuck. Examples: almost no real words at 2 years; a 4-year-old others cannot understand; stammering (getting stuck on words) that lasts many months; a child who cannot ask for what they need.
Quick answers
How many sessions per week?
Often 1–2, plus daily practice at home. Clinic time without home practice helps little.
