2716 San Pedro Dr. NE, Suite D
Albuquerque, NM 87110
EMAIL: Laryngenesis@gmail.com
CALL US:
Phone: 505-459-0888
Fax: 505-421-7709

WARNING SIGNS
Speech Sound Disorder Warning Signs
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Makes errors or does not use p, b, m, h, w in words between 1-2 years old
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Makes errors or does not use k, g, f, t, d, and n in words between 2-3 years old
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Speech is unclear or difficult to understand, even to familiar people



Language Disorder Warning Signs
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Does not smile or show interest in others
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Does not babble between 4-8 months old
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Makes only a few sounds or gestures between 8-12 months
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Does not respond to what others say at 1-2 years old
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Says less than 3 words at 18 months old
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Does not put words together to make sentences at 18 months – 2 years
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Words said are not easily understood by parents at 2 years old
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Has trouble playing or being social with other kids at 2 years old
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Struggles with early reading and writing skills at 3 years old



Stuttering Warning Signs
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Repeats the first sound or syllable of a word (e.g. “b-b-b-bat”)
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Stretches out sounds (e.g. “mmmmmmom”)
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Pauses a lot while talking



Adult Speech and Language Disorder Warning Signs
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Has trouble thinking of the correct word to say
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Uses words in the wrong order
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Pronounces words incorrectly
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Talks in short or broken sentences
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Talks about a subject without clearly communicating the idea
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Has difficulty understanding others
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Too slow or too fast rate of speech
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Slurred or mumbled sp


