There are several different systems of language milestones. Visit Milestones to learn more. Remember that you know your child better than anyone does. Speech or language problems can be caused by genetic problems, physical deformities, or developmental disorders. But one of the most common causes of speech or language delays is a hearing problem.
Children learn to speak by listening to other people speak.
So not hearing well can result in speech and language delays. There are two main types of hearing loss. Usually there is a blockage in the way, such as a lot of wax in the outer ear, or fluid in the middle ear caused by an ear infection. Doctors treat conductive hearing loss by getting rid of the blockage with medicine or devices that help the middle ear function better. The other main type of hearing loss is called sensorineural hearing loss .