Question
A three-year-old and three-month-old boy can only say single words, like ’eat’ and ‘drink.’ He is not shy, but he cannot communicate like other children. Should a related check-up be conducted?
Answer
A child of three years and three months who still cannot communicate normally, using only single words, may be related to intellectual abnormalities or issues with the vocal cords or a short frenulum, which can affect normal pronunciation. If there is a suspicion that the difficulty in pronunciation is due to central nervous system diseases, it should be re-evaluated at a pediatric clinic. This pathological condition is often seen in abnormalities of the vocal cords or frenulum, and some cases may naturally heal and fully recover to normal levels through subsequent language training.