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Speech Therapy for Language
Delays in Children
What Is a Language Delay?
A language delay refers to a delay in the development of a child’s ability to understand and/or use spoken language. Some children struggle to process what others are saying (receptive language), while others have difficulty expressing their own thoughts and ideas (expressive language). In many cases, children may experience challenges in both areas.
Language delays can make it harder for children to follow directions, engage in conversation, or express basic needs. These difficulties can affect learning, social interactions, and self-esteem if not addressed early. With the right support, children can make meaningful progress and develop the language tools they need to thrive.
Expressive vs. Receptive Language Delay
Expressive Language Delay
Children with expressive language delays may understand what’s said to them, but they have trouble putting words together or using age-appropriate vocabulary, grammar, or sentence structure. They may speak in shorter phrases, struggle with verb tenses, or find it hard to name objects or describe events.
Receptive Language Delay
Children with receptive delays often find it difficult to process what others are saying. They may have trouble following directions, answering questions, or grasping the meaning of spoken language, even if their hearing is typical. Receptive challenges can impact attention, behavior, and classroom participation.
How We Help Children with Language Delays
At Talk Time Telehealth in New Jersey, we provide targeted, one-on-one online speech therapy to support both receptive and expressive language development. Our sessions are play-based, goal-oriented, and individualized for each child’s needs.
We start with a thorough language evaluation to understand your child’s strengths and challenges. From there, we build a therapy plan that may focus on vocabulary expansion, sentence formulation, question answering, following directions, and story retelling—depending on your child’s needs.
Therapists use interactive materials from Boom Cards, Ultimate SLP, and Teachers Pay Teachers to keep sessions fun and functional. We also provide monthly progress updates and optional activities for carryover at home, so parents are part of the process every step of the way.
Signs Your Child May Have a Language Delay
If your child is experiencing any of the following, a language delay could be present:
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Difficulty putting thoughts into words
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Trouble following directions
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Limited vocabulary for their age
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Delayed sentence development
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Difficulty answering questions or retelling stories
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Frustration when trying to communicate
Early identification and therapy can make a significant difference in your child’s communication and confidence.
Why Parents Choose Talk Time Telehealth
Families across New Jersey trust Talk Time Telehealth because we combine expertise with flexibility. Our licensed speech-language pathologists work with children ages 5–12, offering personalized care that meets your child’s needs from the comfort of home.
Our teletherapy sessions are easy to access, engaging, and research-supported. Plus, our parent-inclusive model ensures you’re never left wondering what’s happening during therapy—we share progress updates, answer questions, and empower you with tools to support growth beyond the screen.
Speech Therapy Conditions We Treat
Full List of Services
Speech Clarity
We help children improve how clearly they pronounce sounds and words.
Phrase Building
We teach how to combine words into longer phrases and sentences.
Listening Skills
Developing auditory attention and processing to support comprehension.
Verbal Reasoning
Helping children learn how to make inferences, draw conclusions, and solve problems using language.
Apraxia Support
Our sessions address motor planning difficulties using repetition, cueing, and structured practice.
Sound Production
Targeting specific speech sounds through engaging articulation activities.
Following Directions
Teaching children to understand and follow one-step and multi-step instructions.
Social Communication
Improving conversation skills, topic maintenance, eye contact, and more.
Grammar & Pronouns
Children learn correct grammar, verb use, and pronouns for clearer communication.
Vocabulary Growth
Expanding a child’s word knowledge and word retrieval for richer expression.
Pre-Literacy Skills
Building rhyming, sound awareness, and other early reading foundations.
Fluency/Stuttering
Teaching fluency strategies to reduce stuttering and build confidence.
Language Evaluations
Professional evaluations to assess a child's language and speech needs.
Personalized Therapy
Customized sessions designed around each child’s strengths and challenges.
What Parents Are Saying
"My child was struggling with speech delays, but Talk Time Telehealth provided the customized support needed for improvement. The results speak for themselves."
- Sarah B.
FAQs About Language Delay Therapy
Ready to Support Your Child’s Language Growth?
We’re here to help your child build the language skills they need to connect, learn, and grow with confidence. Whether they’re struggling to express themselves or understand what others are saying, we provide caring, individualized therapy that meets your family where you are—online, and always with heart.