Abstract： Objective： To observe the clinical effect of scalp acupuncture combined with collective language training for delayed language development in children. Methods： A total of 60 cases of children with delayed language development were divided into the treatment group and the control group according to the random number table method，with 30 cases in each group. The control group was given collective language training， and the treatment group was additionally treated with scalp acupuncture based on the treatment of the control group. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome scores and Gesell Developmental Schedules (GDS) ， S-S language retardation evaluation method (S-S) score ， and Chinese functional communication profile (CFCP) score before and after treatment as well as clinical effects were compared between the two groups. Results：After treatment，the total effective rate was 96.67% in the treatment group， higher than that of 80.00% in the control group (P＜0.05). After treatment， the scores of each domain (language， adaptability， fine motor skills， gross motor skills， and personal social activity) of GDS in the two groups were increased when compared with those before treatment (P＜0.05)， and the scores of domain after treatment in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group (P＜0.05). After treatment，TCM syndrome scores in the two groups were decreased when compared with those before treatment (P＜0.05)， and the scores of S-S and CFCP were increased (P＜0.05)； TCM syndrome scores in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group (P＜0.05)， and the scores of S-S and CFCP in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group (P＜0.05). Conclusion：Scalp acupuncture combined with collective language training has a significant curative effect in the treatment of delayed language development in children，and can effectively relieve clinical symptoms and improve the language function and communication skills.