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How to treat speech delay in my 7 year old son who understands instructions but can't speak?
Pediatrics
Consultation #55121
62 days ago
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How to treat speech delay in my 7 year old son who understands instructions but can't speak? - #55121

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I have a 7 year old boy who has speech delay. Any recommended solution? He can understand and follow instructions you when you speak but cannot utter a word. He eats himself and goes to toilet himself.

When did you first notice the speech delay?:

- Around 2 years old

Has he had any previous speech therapy or interventions?:

- Yes, professional speech therapy

How does he communicate his needs or feelings?:

- Gestures or pointing

Are there any other developmental concerns besides speech?:

- No, just speech delay

How is his overall health and well-being?:

- Very healthy, no concerns

How does he perform in social settings with peers?:

- Very well, interacts easily

What is his daily routine like?:

- Limited activities

Doctors' responses

Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
61 days ago
5

Speech delay at 7 years needs evaluation by pediatrician, ENT and speech therapist first, especially hearing assessment and autism/development screening. Ayurvedic supportive treatment Saraswatarishta 5 ml + equal water twice daily after food Brahmi Ghrita 1/4 tsp morning with warm milk Ashwagandharishta 5 ml + equal water at night if weak or underweight Daily Speech practice with pictures, rhymes and repetition Reduce mobile/screen time Encourage simple words daily without pressure


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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
61 days ago
5

Get help from speech therapist. They will help him in speech training. Teach Anulom vilom and Brahmari pranayam. Avoid foods high in sugar and made from maida. Syp. Saraswatarishta 1 tsp thrice a day before food. Vacha churna Half tsp with Brahmi Ghrit twice a day


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Dr. Anurag Sunil Bhuskute
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
62 days ago
5

this will need personalized treatment because we have to find the doshas involved. But, Vakshuddhikar churna 1 gm bd will help in such conditions.


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Dr. Shashank Aggarwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
62 days ago
4.99

Your child’s understanding, social interaction, and ability to follow instructions are positive signs. In Ayurveda, this condition is often related to delayed development of Vak Shakti (speech expression) and imbalance of Vata dosha affecting brain–speech coordination. Recommended Ayurvedic support: Continue regular speech therapy — it remains very important. Give a nourishing diet with ghee, almonds, walnuts, milk, dates, and fresh homemade food to support brain development. Maintain a fixed daily routine with more interactive activities like storytelling, singing, picture cards, and speaking practice. Reduce excessive mobile/TV exposure. Gentle daily Abhyanga (oil massage) with warm sesame oil or Bala Ashwagandha oil can help calm Vata and improve neurological support. Ayurvedic medicines commonly used Brahmi Shankhpushpi Ashwagandha These may support memory, concentration, and speech development when prescribed according to the child’s constitution.


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