Most people think language is only an issue if a child is adopted from a foreign country. But even domestic children can have a speech delay or a thick accent that makes them hard to understand.

"Children with speech delays can find it very frustrating to try and communicate with others, and especially when they are in a new environment and around people who are not used to their speech, it can be challenging."

Speech delays can be caused by neglect, exposure to drugs or alcohol in utero, or traumatic events. A thick accent (if, for example, the child is from the south) can also make language and communication difficult. Read more at AdoptionBlogs.com.

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