The result may be that parents' expectations are simply too high. Educational materials that outline developmental stages and milestones may help them look at their child more realistically. In other cases, parents can be taught to enrich the home environment to foster the development of language skills. When speech, language, hearing, or developmental deficits do exist, early intervention will help the child get the help he needs to avoid future learning problems. There is a distinction between speech and language.
Language means expressing and receiving information in a way that is meaningful.
It is understanding and being understood through communication. A child with a language problem may be able to pronounce words well but unable to put more than two words together. Conversely, another child's speech may be difficult to understand, but he uses words and phrases to express his ideas. Problems in speech and language differ but frequently overlap. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.