What to do for my 8-year-old son with speech delay and socialization issues? - #53180

Hello I understand your concern. It can be difficult to see your child struggle with communication and social interaction despite having good intelligence and abilities. From your description, your child has speech delay with mild hyperactivity and social interaction difficulty, but good memory and learning skills, which is a positive sign. This needs a developmental and structured approach, not just medicine. The main focus should be on improving speech, attention, and social response. You can start supportive medicines Brahmi syrup 5 ml twice daily Saraswatarishta 5 ml with equal water twice daily after food Along with this, speech therapy is very important. Regular guided sessions will help him form sentences and express better. Encourage daily interaction at home. Talk slowly, ask simple questions, and give him time to respond. Avoid forcing or rushing him. Limit screen time and engage him in activities like music (keyboard), swimming, and interactive games, which will naturally improve confidence and social behavior. If eye contact and response with unfamiliar people remain low, a developmental pediatric evaluation once is helpful to assess and guide therapy properly. With early support and consistency, children improve well over time. Warm Regards Dr Raghuveer SN