Some parents wonder if their child really needs speech and/or language therapy. You may hear others say, "They are fine, just leave them be. All children develop differently." Although it is accurate to say all children develop at a different rate, if there are concerns, waiting for them to "catch up" is not in their best interest. A rule of thumb when it comes to speech therapy is

THE SOONER THE BETTER!
A speech-language pathologist is a highly educated and trained professional who is able to identify and treat any speech, language, and/or feeding related difficulties. If you are concerned about your child's development related to any of these areas, it is best to seek the assistance of a professional.
Your friendly, neighborhood Speech-Language Pathologist!