Expert early language therapy for toddlers who aren't talking yet. Early intervention makes all the difference.
Your toddler isn't saying as many words as other kids their age. Maybe they're not talking at all yet, or they're using just a handful of words when their peers are already combining words into sentences. You've been told "boys talk later" or "Einstein didn't talk until he was three"—but deep down, you're worried.
You're not alone, and your concern is valid. Late talking can be an early sign of a language delay, and waiting too long to address it can impact your child's social, emotional, and academic development.
The good news? Early intervention works. Children who receive speech therapy between ages 18-36 months often catch up quickly. The window for language development is wide open during these years—and we're here to help your child make the most of it.
Common signs parents notice in late talkers
No first words by 18 months or very few words by age 2
Fewer than 50 words by 24 months when peers have hundreds
Not putting two words together by age 2 ("more milk," "go car")
Doesn't respond to simple instructions like "come here" or "get your shoes"
Tantrums or meltdowns when they can't express their needs
Didn't babble much as a baby, or babbling sounds very limited
Relies heavily on pointing, pulling, or gesturing rather than words
Doesn't try to copy words or sounds that you model
Evidence-based early language intervention designed for toddlers
We use your child's favorite toys and activities to naturally encourage word production and language use. Therapy doesn't feel like work—it feels like play.
You'll learn strategies to model language, expand your child's utterances, and create rich language opportunities at home. You're your child's best teacher.
Systematic introduction of new words in functional, meaningful contexts your child encounters daily—food, toys, family members, daily routines.
Techniques to help your child move from single words to two-word combinations ("more cookie") and beyond, building sentence structure step by step.
Get a free consultation with our early intervention specialists — no obligation.
Your child's journey from evaluation to talking
Every child is different. Some late talkers have an explosion of language within weeks. Others need more time and support. What matters most is starting early and staying consistent.
We accept most major insurance providers, including coverage for early intervention
Special note for parents of children ages 0-3: You may qualify for services at no cost through North Bay Regional Center's Early Start program.
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My son Callan has been a client at Speech Therapy Consulting, Inc. for one year. Callan's speech has improved greatly under Melony's care. He has made wonderful progress and seems to enjoy attending his weekly speech session.
Our daughter has been seeing Melony for over a year for both speech and language delays. We've seen tremendous growth in her ability to communicate. Melony makes therapy fun and engaging, and our daughter actually looks forward to her sessions.
Early intervention makes all the difference. Our ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists specialize in helping late talkers develop language skills during the critical early years.
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