Speech delay in children has many causes, and it's important to understand them to determine the right treatment 👇
🔹 Simple and common causes:
Lack of interaction and talking with the child
Using mobile/TV for long periods
The child gets everything they want without asking (no motivation to speak)
🔹 Medical causes:
Hearing loss (one of the most important causes)
Recurrent ear infections
Problems with the mouth or tongue (like tongue-tie)
🔹 Developmental causes:
Global developmental delay
Autism traits (poor eye contact + no response to name)
ADHD
🔹 Psychological/Environmental causes:
Stress at home (problems – absence of a parent)
Sudden change in environment
Neglect or lack of emotional support