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Difference between Autism and Speech Delay Differe...

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Difference between Autism and Speech Delay

Difference between autism and speech delay in toddlers

Speech delay is usually a language development issue, not a social one.

Today, we will talk about what autism is.
Autism is a communication disorder in which the child is not able to communicate with others. He has speech problems. Behavioral disorders issue due to which he is not able to talk to others in a friendly manner. Neither does he play with other children. He likes to stay alone.

The child is not able to show happy or sad behavior. He starts laughing and crying at any time. To identify autism, a diagnosis is also made by a doctor.
 Its symptoms start appearing at the age of 3 years. When the child grows up, anyone can observe that there is a problem with the child. Such autism is diagnosed and worked upon so that the problems can be reduced a little, and their problems can be improved. Autistic children do not have any understanding. They are not able to follow any kind of command.

When to see a speech therapist in Jalandhar

What is speech delay? 

This is a condition where the child is slower to develop speech skills than other children of his age. The child is not able to speak words according to his age. Children have difficulty understanding and using words. The child is not able to speak small sentences by joining 2-3 words. Children have difficulty in conversing because a 1-year-old child speaks 10 sentences. Like mama, papa, dada, nani, chacha, etc., and a 2-year-old child speaks 20 sentences by joining 2 words. Mummy come, papa come,e nana come,e and a 3-year-old child speaks 30 words, leaving out 30 words.

Mummy gives me water, Papa gives me food. Similarly, a 4-year-old child speaks 40 words. In this way, a 5-year-old child learns to make stories. If your child is not doing all this, they are not able to speak. His behavior is also normal. He is also doing other activities correctly, so your child has only the problem of speech delay. That child is counted as speech delayed.

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Cause: This may be due to a variety of reasons, such as hearing problems, motor skill problems, or environmental effects.

Symptoms
1. Difficulty in speaking words correctly. 
2. Problems in sentence communication. 
3. Delay in speaking at the right time.

Difference between speech delay and autism: There can be a delay in development in both speech delay and autism. Speech delay creates difficulty in developing speech, while in autism, behaviour, speech communication, and socialization all go together. Children have an understanding of speech. They have everything from sting to socialization in behaviour.

Children with speech delay have difficulty in speaking words, and there is no understanding in autistic children. Socialization behaviour can be a problem in this. They do not have any understanding in understanding things. They do not have any sitting. There is no eye contact, they cannot understand things.       

How to identify autism in a child

Treatment: If your child also has speech or autism problems, then consult a good doctor or take him to a good therapy center so that the child's behavior, socialization, and environment can be worked upon. It is most important to take the child at the right age so that he can be treated in time. If you want to see quick improvement in your child, then the right age for therapy is 3 to 6 years, because at this age, children have a very high ability to learn and do things. They learn very quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Q1: Can a child have both speech delay and autism?
Yes. Many children with autism also experience speech delay, but not all speech-delayed children have autism.


Q2: When should I see a speech therapist?

If your child is not using 5–10 words by 18 months or not forming 2–3 word phrases by 2.5 years, consult a speech therapist.


We’ve helped hundreds of families in Mota Singh Nagar, Jalandhar, and nearby areas identify and treat both speech delays and autism early.


At Ayush Speech and Hearing Clinic,  Jalandhar, we specialize in diagnosing and treating both autism and speech delay in children with care and precision.

Book an appointment today to understand your child’s unique needs.


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