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Hello my 3 year old daughter is having difficulty w/ communicating she is friendly who loves to interact with others cannot speak though.

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Hearing evaluation: It's possible your child is not hearing words spoken to her. Best to see a doctor and have a hearing evaluation.

Answered 12/8/2015

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Receptive & Express-: ive Language Disorder vs. isolated Expressive Language Disorder, with or without Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Call her school district's Child Find Team to evaluate all areas of her development & begin Early Childhood Special Education Services ASAP. An accurate hearing test is vital. Also, seek referral to a Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician to evaluate for genetic & other medical causes.

Answered 12/8/2015

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