How to treat speech delay in my 7 year old son who understands instructions but can't speak?

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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

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Doctors' responses

Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi

Master of Surgery in Ayurveda

15 hours ago

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. Anurag Sunil Bhuskute

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

1 day ago

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

19 hours ago

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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