SPEECH DELAY THERAPY FOR CHILDREN: A REAL SHARED EXPERIENCE

Abstract

Speech delay is a condition where a child's speech development is slower than it should be for their age. Statistics show that this problem plagues one in ten children. It is feared that children who face this problem will miss out on a learning process due to improper communication. On the other hand, they will also experience a lack of confidence as they are not on par with other friends. However, for every problem, there is still hope and a solution. This paper shares our experience as parents helping a child with a speech delay problem. It begins with a chronology of early detection and early intervention. Next, the idea and implementation of three types of therapy in curing the problem. Later, the success of the three therapies and the conclusion of them. It is our hope that this article can be a general guide for parents, family members, caregivers, and teachers in helping children who face the speech delay problem.