My family pediatrician/teacher/mother-in-law isn't concerned about my child's speech. Why should I see a speech pathologist?

 Pediatricians are an incredible resource for all things medical. However, we cannot expect our doctors to also be speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, or any other type of professional that they are not.  The worst advice my clients receive is to "wait" and see if their child improves until the next doctor checkup. The best advice is to seek out and consult with a speech language pathologist whenever a concern arises! Only a licensed SLP can tell you if your child is showing signs of a delay or disorder, or if your child is developing as expected in their speech, language and social skills. Early intervention is known to be the best indicator of future success! Be that advocate for your child!