Question
My cousin’s child has cerebral palsy, accompanied by drooling and unclear pronunciation, showing severe language disorders. They have visited many hospitals and seen many doctors, but the results have not been significant.
Answer
Language is a skill that does not develop without cultivation. Parents should fulfill their role as language family teachers, engaging in conversations with their children at every opportunity, discussing whatever comes up without worrying that the child won’t understand or respond. Children have great potential to absorb information; one day, they may suddenly say something they were taught earlier, surprising adults. This is known as the “deferred imitation” phenomenon. With proper development and guidance, by exposing them to more sight, sound, and teaching, success will naturally follow.