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You don’t have to figure it out alone. By around age two, children are typically using a growing vocabulary and putting two or more words together, such as “more milk.” If your child uses few words, isn’t combining words, or has trouble understanding familiar directions, a speech-language evaluation can help you understand their strengths and needs. Losing skills is also a reason to contact your pediatrician. Explore ASHA’s 19–24 month milestones ↗.

It can help us understand what’s making communication tricky. Speech clarity develops over time, and expectations depend on your child’s age and the sounds they’re using. Tell us what you notice at home, at school, or with friends—we can help you decide whether an evaluation makes sense.

You may have heard, “They’ll grow out of it and eventually talk.” If you’re concerned about your child’s speech or language, you don’t have to wait to ask for help.

• The early years matter. Your child’s first few years are a time of rapid development. Early support can help build a foundation for communication and learning.
• Early help can make a difference. An evaluation can identify your child’s strengths and needs, and guide support while these skills are developing.
• “Late talker” doesn’t tell the whole story. Some children catch up, while others continue to have language or related learning difficulties. An evaluation and follow-up help us understand who may need support.
• Take a next step, rather than waiting without a plan. Talk with your pediatrician or a speech-language pathologist about your concerns. Together, you can decide whether evaluation, monitoring, or therapy is appropriate.

We’re here to listen. Call 973-264-9509, email our team, or arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation. You don’t need a diagnosis to start the conversation.

Learn more: ASHA’s guide to early intervention ↗ and late language development ↗.

Consider reaching out if your child avoids many foods or textures, has difficulty chewing, or mealtimes regularly feel stressful. Feeding support starts with understanding your child’s skills, health, and family routines. You don’t need to count a specific number of foods before asking for help.

Repeated coughing or choking, a wet-sounding voice after eating, or concerns about weight gain deserve a conversation with your child’s pediatrician and a feeding/swallowing specialist. These can involve swallowing safety, not just food preferences. Read about feeding and swallowing signs from ASHA ↗.

Do getting dressed, using utensils, drawing, or joining in play feel especially hard for your child? Share what you’re noticing with us. Our OT team can talk with you about everyday activities, your child’s strengths, and whether an evaluation would be helpful.

Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll listen to your questions and talk about possible next steps. If an evaluation is recommended, we’ll explain what to expect. Share your child’s interests, routines, and what matters most to your family—your perspective is part of the conversation.

Yes! We offer speech-language services in English and Arabic. Let us know which languages your family uses so we can discuss the right clinician and service option.

Our clinic is at 653 Route 46 West in Fairfield, NJ. Take a peek inside our space, or visit our payment and insurance page for coverage information. Contact us to confirm availability for the service and setting you need.