“Speech Delay” Phenomenon and Its Influencing Factors

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Rosa Akhirunnisa
Universitas Mercubuana Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Malida Fatimah
Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Speech delay is one of the developmental disorders that often occurs in early childhood. This phenomenon can have a significant impact on children's communication and social aspects. This study aims to analyze the causative factors, impacts, and effective intervention strategies in dealing with speech delay through a literature review approach. The method used involves searching and critically analyzing various relevant scientific sources. The results of the study show that environmental, biological, and psychosocial factors play a role in the occurrence of speech delay. Early intervention involving the active role of parents and professionals has been proven to be effective in overcoming speech delays in children.


Keywords: Speech delay, Early childhood, Intervention strategies, Parental involvement