Why Does My Child Know So Many Words but Struggle to Use Them in Conversation?

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Knowing many words does not always mean a child can easily use them in everyday conversation. Your child may confidently name objects, colours, animals, or characters but struggle to answer questions, describe experiences, start conversations, or keep a topic going. This may relate to expressive language, word retrieval, sentence formation, or social communication skills. At Total Communication, we look beyond vocabulary size to understand how your child communicates in real-life situations. With personalised speech and language support, children can develop stronger conversational skills, express their ideas more clearly, and participate more confidently at home, school, and socially.