How long does it take to progress in speech?

The timeframe for speech to begin to occur is highly variable. It depends on the child’s age, the severity of autism, and any other potential underlying issues such as cerebral palsy, apraxia, or a stroke.nnWhat is important to remember is that before a child can begin to speak, they must first learn to understand spoken w ds. Receptive language skills must always improve in a meaningful manner before expressive language skills can be noted.nnRemember to look at the process, not an arbitrary timeframe.