Alarming data about language difficulties in children
by admin March 17th, 2007 in Health
According to the survey of the province and Caritas organization, every second child between five and six years in Upper Austria has difficulties with the speech.
Speech and language therapists say, that nowadays children of the early age (until two years) often spend too much time only with their mothers. The TV serves as a baby-sitter in families too often as well. Little children do not have any partners for discussions; therefore their language habits do not develop properly.
Sensorial experiences, sufficient physical activity, proper nutrition are also very important for the language development.
The early detection of speech problems in a child is especially important. It is recommended to cure the speech problems before the child goes to school, and the earlier they are recognized, the better. The special training programs in collaboration with pediatricians are proposed for the children.