Many parents blame themselves even when they have other children with no speech problems at all.
We now have a better understanding of why some children who appear bright in every other way do not develop or talk like their friends. These are skills like looking, pointing and taking turns in baby games. Late talkers are children who often sit and wait to be brought into activities with other people or children who are so busy rushing about they don't wait to listen or share games. They often prefer their own company or resist adult direction. Many late talkers therefore do not have good people awareness and need to be taught this skill.