The Role of the Ynmo Family App in the Early Detection of Language Disorders

Language disorders are among the most widespread and least detected disabilities, and they have been classified as a public health issue (Public Health Issue) due to their broad impact on the child, family, and society.

Language disorders are not a problem in speech or hearing; they are a problem in understanding language, in the way it is used, or both.

In the Faseeh initiative, we have worked to facilitate the early detection of language disorders for children aged 8 months to 3 years in the Kingdom, as early detection contributes to improving the quality of children's lives, playing an important role in:

• Providing the support the child needs early on

Some children may need a little extra support to develop their speech, language, social, cognitive, and physical skills; therefore, early intervention helps these children develop these essential life skills from the start.

• Building a strong foundation and a lifelong impact

The period from birth to age 3 is considered a time of rapid growth and development. If children have a delay or another disorder during this period, a child's early years are the ideal time to intervene, as a child's brain is most adaptable during the first three years. The skills children acquire during this period are the fundamental building blocks for their future academic, social, and vocational learning and success.

• Preparing children for school

Families may not think about their children's readiness and preparedness for kindergarten before they reach the age of three, but the foundation for developing the language, communication, social, and emotional skills their child needs in order to learn begins very early. Early intervention helps children meet expectations not far off from formal schooling. Early intervention can also reduce or eliminate the need for special education services in school.

• Reducing frustration and behavioral challenges

When children cannot express themselves and have language, cognitive, or motor/physical problems, the likelihood of tantrums and other problematic behaviors increases. Early intervention can help reduce these stressful situations and teach children to use positive behaviors to meet their needs.

• Making children happier and healthier:

Early intervention can help develop children's social, emotional, and communication skills; improve their self-esteem and self-confidence; reduce frustration; and ensure they have the motor and physical skills necessary to eat, move, grow, play, and thrive. This, in turn, helps children enjoy learning through real-life activities with the people who matter most to them.

We have also worked to launch and develop a number of reliable resources to address language disorders, including:

• Developing the Language Assessment Scaleby experts in the field of language, to measure a child's language development and detect language delay if present, and it can be administered through the Ynmo Plan app anytime and anywhere.

Take the assessment now by following these steps:

• If a language delay is confirmedin the child, God forbid, virtual consultation sessions are scheduled through the Ynmo Plan app with a certified speech-language pathologist to help the child make progress.
• Therapy sessionsprovided by certified experts in the field of language through remote sessions held via the Ynmo Plan app. There is no doubt that the effectiveness of these sessions matches in-clinic in-person sessions, as they are delivered with the highest possible rehabilitation quality and efficiency.

• Publishing the Comprehensive Family Guideto provide a reliable source of information to raise family awareness on how to deal with language disorders. To download the guide,click here!

In addition, the first and second editions of the Faseeh training program were delivered to train participating nurseries, as they are the first detectors and fighters in facing the spread of language disorders, by teaching them how to properly deal with language disorders and intervene early if symptoms appear.

Through the two editions, we succeeded in training 43 nurseries and child day care centers and 308 female teachers and child caregivers.

Remember that you can take the language assessment whenever you wish, and share it with anyone you think might be interested!

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Originally published in Arabic. This English version was produced with AI-assisted translation; the Arabic original remains the reference.