Gestalt language processing… analytic language processing… these phrases may seem overwhelming at first, but they are simply two ways to understand how children develop language. When parents and therapists understand how a child processes language, it unlocks a world of understanding and possibilities for children who may seem to be struggling with reaching language milestones. Analytic Language Processing First, let’s break down analytic language processing. This process of learning...

Every child's language development journey is unique, yet some may be considered a "late talker" if they fall behind on their milestones...

As parents, there are so many milestones to keep track of, and it can be difficult to distinguish between what is typical in development and what might be considered delayed. To help with understanding speech and language development, we have summarized speech and language milestones from year one to 4 years old in this article. Milestones either mark the average skills of children at a certain age, or the skills a majority of children have acquired by that age. If your child has not met one...