Health Tip: Delayed Speech in Children

Some common causes

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(HealthDay News) -- Children who are slow to talk as much as others the same age may be affected by a problem called speech delay. Some children simply grow out of this problem, while others may require treatment.

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Here's a list of common reasons for speech delay, provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians:

• Hearing loss.
• Overall delayed development.
• Mental retardation.
• Cerebral palsy.
• Insufficient time spent talking with adults.
• Having a twin.
• Having autism.
• Not wanting to talk.

-- Diana Kohnle