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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A delay describes language or speech development that follows the expected sequence, but at a slower pace. A disorder describe language or speech that does not follow the expected pattern/sequence. The child sounds (not necessarily articulation) markedly different and this involves more than just the timing of development.[/quote]

I echo this.  My DS's language, which was also delayed, doesn't sound immature for his age - it sounds atypical.  He is five.  His language most closely follows the symptoms of Specific Language Impairment.  He regularly leaves off the first word or two when asking questions - "You like this book?  You want a piece?"  He struggled with tenses and retelling simple stories/parts of his day.  It took him a long time to stopping calling everyone "he" and learn to also use "she."  He struggles to differentiate between words that sound the same:  Air vs. Hair.

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At 5, it is reasonable to call it a disorder and yours sounds like a disorder.  A delay is age 2-3.  Your child can still catch up but its going to probably be a struggle for a few more years so that would be a disorder.[/quote]

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