The coronavirus pandemic has been linked to a wide range of ailments in children and even after 3 years, with many not being able to speak clearly. Usually, children start talking slowly after one year, although they do not speak clearly, they try to speak by constantly hearing words and recognizing the movements of other people’s lips, mentioned a press release.
According to a survey, in the last two years, children between the ages of 1 and 3 have been plagued by "speech delay". The same proportion has increased by 2.5 per cent in European countries. Giving more information about this, Dr Shruti Ghatalia Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist from Zynova Shalby Hospital said, "For the last two years, we have been living in a closed environment, especially for children. This closed environment has adversely affected the speech of toddlers. By the age of 10 - 12 months, the baby starts talking, but if your baby does not speak at least 20 to 25 words at the age of two, or does not speak two sentences at the age of one and a half years, and has difficulty in speaking simple words, or forgets easily, then these are all symptoms of speech delay. The surrounding environment always plays an important role in the development of a baby's speech and language development. If no one is talking to the baby, it is important for the parents to think about how the baby will learn to talk. Work from home is also responsible for this and many times many parents are not able to give time to their children even when they are at home."
COVID-19 and the lockdown it induced have adverse effects on children of all ages and it is important to know and treat these children's problems expressed Ghatalia.
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