Mango League Mom: Why Are Some Kids Hard to Understand? And What Can I Do To Help Them?

It is very common for small children to be hard to understand. Are you the only one who can decipher your child's speech? Are friends and family constantly asking "what did he say?"

Well, in this video I'm going to discuss some common reasons why this can be happening and some simple things you can do at home to help them communicate better!

One common reason children may be hard to understand is due to articulation and phonological delays. Another is due to growth spurts.

But you can try to help them, by alleviating stress during communication and conversations. Try slowing down when you talk to them and to anyone else in the room. Children follow by example, and by speaking slowly, you're helping them learn to slow down when they speak. If you add in pauses and give them a chance to say everything they need to, they will feel less rushed, and may be able to communicate better.

Another way you can help is by giving context to the listener. We may know what our children are saying, but often unfamiliar listeners do now understand. Next time you see family or friends, help your child be a successful communicator by saying something like, "Tell Grandma about the Train you painted at the library" instead of "Tell Grandma what you did today." Being more specific and giving the listener context will help them be better at deciphering what your child will go on to tell them. Your children will be happier and so will the listeners!

It is important to know that there are MANY reasons why children may be hard to understand.

If you're concerned about your child's speech and language development, it's best to discuss that with your child's pediatrician. A speech and language evaluation would use standardized testing and give you more specific information about your child and how to proceed.


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