Is Your Child Just a Late Talker or Is It a Speech Delay?

Speech Delay Isn’t Always “Just Developmental”… There are many possible root causes behind why a child isn’t talking yet and understanding the why helps us better support their speech journey. Here are a few major contributors I see over and over again 1. Mitochondrial Dysfunction The mitochondria are your child’s energy factories they power every cell, including the neurons responsible for speech and movement. When they’re sluggish, it can affect focus, motor planning, and oral coordination. 2.