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Parents often wonder whether their child is simply developing at their own pace or if they may have a speech or language delay. At Say & Play Club, we provide play-based speech therapy and comprehensive speech evaluations for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children throughout Grand Junction and Western Colorado. Early support can make a significant difference in your child's communication, confidence, and learning.

Signs of a Speech Delay

Your child may benefit from a speech evaluation if they:

  • Says fewer words than expected for their age

  • Has difficulty combining words into sentences

  • Is difficult for family members to understand

  • Has trouble following directions

  • Becomes frustrated when trying to communicate

  • Isn't meeting expected speech and language milestones

  • Has stopped using words they previously used

Common Causes of Speech Delays

Speech and language delays can occur for many reasons, including:

  • Developmental language disorder

  • Hearing differences

  • Autism spectrum disorder

  • Childhood apraxia of speech

  • Articulation or phonological disorders

  • Prematurity or medical history

  • Unknown causes

Every child is different, which is why an individualized speech evaluation is important.

How Speech Therapy Helps

At Say & Play Club, therapy is play-based, engaging, and personalized to each child. We partner closely with families because children learn best when communication strategies continue at home.

Speech therapy may focus on:

  • Increasing vocabulary

  • Building sentences

  • Improving speech clarity

  • Following directions

  • Social communication

  • Play skills

  • Parent coaching

When Should I Schedule an Evaluation?

If you're concerned—even a little—it's worth asking. Research consistently shows that early intervention leads to better communication outcomes. You don't need to wait for your child to "grow out of it."

Why Families Choose Say & Play Club

  • Play-based pediatric speech therapy

  • Individualized treatment plans

  • Family-centered approach

  • Medicaid accepted

  • Serving Grand Junction and Western Colorado

  • Evaluations for children from birth through adolescence

Call to Action

Wondering if your child has a speech delay? We'd love to help. Schedule a speech and language evaluation to learn more about your child's communication strengths and determine whether speech therapy is recommended.

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