Delayed Speech: Clinical Overview and Neurodevelopmental Associations
Delayed speech—defined as a significant lag in expressive language acquisition beyond 18–24 months—warrants early evaluation to optimize neurodevelopmental outcomes and identify comorbid conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Definition and Prevalence Delayed speech is characterized by the absence of first words by 15 months or fewer than 50 words by …
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