Several factors can contribute to speech and language delays in children. These include:
- Genetic factors: Family history of speech and language delays. - Hearing loss: Difficulty in hearing can impede a child's ability to learn and produce language. - Developmental disorders: Conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Cerebral Palsy. - Environmental factors: Limited exposure to language-rich environments. - Neurological issues: Problems in brain development or function.
