Online Speech & Early Intervention Therapy for Children

Gestures Replace Words

Children observe and then imitate, that’s how they learn. They start observing the comfort people like parents and imitate the gestures and then to sound later they frame into words. Some children replace the gestures with words very soon however some may get fixed in the gestures.

The struggle can be lightened from the home with proper guidance and support. If that doesn't work, a proper professional consultation will help them to develop their language.

Some Situations from Everyday Life

When the child points to the needs rather than saying out in words.

When the children know the one who they are surrounded with but points.

When the child makes onomatopoeic sounds in replacing the words.

When the child hesitates to speak while they find comfort in gestures.

When the child avoids using words even they are encouraged.

What the Child Feels

The child feels frustrated when they are asked to speak in words. They feel comfortable and confident in the way they do and hesitates to speak even if they are encouraged.

What Parents Should Notice

This is not serious, the difficulty can be lightened with proper support and guidance from the home itself.

Consult If Needed

If the child continues the difficulty; ensure to take them to proper clinical guidance and support for their early language development.

Let’s Work Together to Support
Your Child’s Communication

Online speech therapy supported by a dedicated clinical psychologist(TSM), live sessions,
and guided practice at home.

Purple online speech,
Bangalore

+91 9746292941

info@purplehearts.com

Your child’s trusted partner in communication, with ongoing guidance for families.