Q When is the best time to start treatment for speech and language delay?
A It is ideal to start between ages 2 and 4, when brain plasticity is highest, but the most important thing is to start as soon as the delay is noticed.
Detailed Answer
The timing of starting treatment for speech and language delay is directly linked to the prognosis.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Ages 2 to 4 are the golden period when the plasticity of the brain's language areas is highest. Concentrating kidney qi tonic prescriptions and language stimulation during this period promotes the formation of neural circuits. Treatment is still effective after age 5, but progress may be somewhat slower. The best course is to seek professional care the moment a parent feels that language development is lagging behind peers. Early evaluation is safer than the hope that things will improve with time.
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