Question
How to handle the issue of a child’s incoherent speech
Answer
A three-year-old child should be able to speak sentences of about 10 words and use conjunctions like ‘and’, ‘but’. If a child is found to have language expression difficulties, it may be due to hearing problems, delayed intellectual development, autism, or lack of language stimulation. Some children may have developmental dysphasia, where their understanding ability matches their age but they have difficulties in language expression. As they grow older, these children’s language skills have the potential to catch up to those of normal children. It is recommended to seek the examination and diagnosis of a professional doctor to understand the specific causes and obtain appropriate treatment suggestions.