In this first episode of Talk It Out, Katie and Carly of Wee Talkers—pediatric speech-language pathologists and moms of six kids between them—dive into a question that’s on many parents’ minds: “What causes a speech and language delay?” They cover common concerns, clear up myths, and offer helpful resources and encouragement.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What to expect for communication milestones at 12 months. Carly and Katie explain pre-talking skills and the milestones that build a foundation for speech and language.


• Common causes of speech and language delays. They discuss conditions and factors like hearing loss, autism, family history, and more.


• What doesn’t cause delays. Clearing up common myths, they address questions about tongue ties, bilingualism, screen time, and parental impact on speech delays. 

Plus, Katie and Carly offer practical tips for supporting your child’s language development at home and share resources like the Wee Talkers milestone checklist and their TalkToddler course, designed to help parents boost communication skills with their little ones.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Wee Talkers Toddler Milestone Checklist

• Blog posts on tongue ties and bilingualism

• TalkToddler course to help your toddler’s words grow & grow 

• Early intervention services: Google “early intervention + [your state]” for local resources

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• Visit WeeTalkers.com for additional resources.


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