“Can lack of hearing cause speech delay?”

Yes, untreated hearing loss can lead to speech delays because hearing is crucial for language development. When a child cannot hear sounds clearly, it can affect their ability to learn and produce speech correctly. Early intervention is key to minimizing the impact on speech and language skills.

At The Beacon Clinic LLC in Baltimore, we specialize in evaluating and treating speech delays, including those caused by hearing loss. Our team can help your child develop the skills they need for clear communication.

If you'd like, we can help you schedule an evaluation to assess your child's hearing and speech development.

Good morning,
Yes, a lack of hearing will certainly cause issues with speech. Please contact your pediatrician for a referral to a speech language pathologist as well as an audiologist.

Yea Hearing loss is the number one cause of speech delay. Rubina Azam MD, ABOIM, FAAP

Hi, Thanks for your question. Yes, hearing difficulties can cause speech delays along with other speech and language difficulties. Please consult with your pediatrician, audiologist and a speech pathologist to provide your child with the interventions they need. All the best, Kim Baradei