Pediatric Speech Therapy for Delayed Speech and Language in Katy, TX
The impact of a speech or language delay goes beyond your child’s ability to express their thoughts clearly. It can also affect how confidently they interact with others and whether they feel fully understood and heard.
At Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing, our licensed speech-language pathologists help your child build the skills they need to communicate effectively and feel truly connected.
What Is Delayed Speech and Language?
A speech or language delay occurs when a child’s communication skills develop more slowly than typical for their age. While the terms are often used together, they describe different parts of communication:
- Speech is the physical production of sounds, including how your child forms words, their voice quality, and the rhythm of their speech. A speech delay means these skills are developing later than expected.
- Language includes how your child understands words and how they use words to express ideas, needs, and feelings. A language delay means these skills are developing later than expected.
Some children experience delays in only one area, while others may have difficulty with both.
Signs of Speech and Language Delay
Signs of a speech or language delay in children include:
- Using few or no gestures, such as pointing or waving, by 12 months
- Struggling to imitate simple sounds or words by 18 months
- Having difficulty following simple, one-step directions by age 2
- Using only single words instead of short phrases by age 2
- Having a vocabulary of fewer than 50 words by age 2
- Showing frustration or withdrawing from social play due to communication challenges by age 3
How Speech Therapy Supports Your Child
At Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing, we create a personalized, play-based therapy plan focused on your child’s unique needs and goals.
Our sessions may include:
- Improving your child’s speech clarity and sound production so they can be more easily understood
- Strengthening your child’s ability to understand language so they can follow directions and conversations
- Expanding your child’s vocabulary so they can express their thoughts more clearly
- Building your child’s conversation skills so they can engage with others more comfortably
Why Choose Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing
Since opening its doors in 2022, the Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing has provided compassionate pediatric speech therapy to children in the Katy, TX, area. We take the time to understand your child’s strengths, interests, and learning style so therapy feels engaging and effective.
Our family-centered approach keeps you involved throughout the process, with practical strategies you can use at home to support your child’s progress. Our goal is to help your child communicate more clearly, connect with others, and feel confident in everyday interactions.
Reach Out Today
If you’re concerned your child is experiencing a speech or language delay, call the Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing at (281) 717-4884 or fill out our online contact form to schedule an evaluation. We look forward to helping your child become a confident communicator.