19/09/2025
Many people think “speech” and “language” mean the same thing, but they’re actually different:
✨ Speech = the sounds we make to form words (clarity, articulation, voice, fluency).
✨ Language = the meaning behind words — how we understand, combine, and use them to share ideas.
👉 A child may have clear speech but struggle to put words together (language difficulties)
👉 Another child may know lots of words but have trouble saying certain sounds (speech difficulties)
Knowing the difference helps parents spot challenges early and get the right support.
