According to new figurers from the UK, young children who were left unable to learn communication and play during lockdowns over the past two years are now faced with a drop in speech and motor skills. Research found that nearly 20% of toddlers are not meeting their expected development levels. Aisling Keogh, Speech & Language therapist, owner of Speech Matters joined Anton to discuss how best parents can support children if they are concerned about a child's development.
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