Early Intervention Techniques for Toddlers with Language Delays: A review of Literature
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https://doi.org/10.61841/1hcbzr78Keywords:
Early intervention Techniques, Language DelaysAbstract
Speech and Language development is a very useful indicator of child’s overall development and cognitive
ability. Early language delay is common in toddlers with special needs. Language delay in toddlers is related to
reading difficulties, persistent communication problems and lately poor academic outcomes. It is found that few early
interventions techniques for toddlers with early language delays yield positive receptive and expressive language
results. This study aimed to target on those manifold Early Intervention techniques for toddlers with language delays.
This study a literature reviews of varied researches exhausted this area.
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