what can i do with my 20 mo. yr old son to stimulate him to talk?

Question

.............meaning what activities?

Answer 1

talk to him -- everywhere you go, even if you do feel silly -- ask him questions in the store while you shop - he won't answer for a while, but over time, you'll be amazed... Just make sure you are constantly interacting with him.
He's not even 2 yet, so don't rush it - my 26 month old doesn't ever stop talking -- so enjoy it while it lasts.
When he's pointing at something, or doing the "ahh ahh ahh", ask him to use his words -- teach him to say "please" -- that's a good start. They learn that using words get them things, but don't force him to say a word before he gets something, because he may not know how to say it yet, and that will only cause frustration and chaos for the both of you.
Kids will talk - some take longer than others. At 2yrs. old, the dr. only expects them to say a few real words, anyway. So I wouldn't worry just yet.
Be sure to read to him -- explain the pictures -- encourage him to talk - point to the dog, say "what's this" -- rather than saying it for him, encourage him to say it... then when he does, make a big deal of it -- clap, and say "yes thats a doggie". Talking will become fun, and after the first few words, the rest will flow in... Another thing -- challenge his ability -- "how do we say _____?" - They try really hard at this...
Best of luck - I hope this helped

Answer 2

Talk to him about everyday objects and activities (NO baby talk, please; speak to him as you would to an adult); read simple picture books to him, and talk about the pictures; get him a See N Say by Mattel, (but please avoid electronic books, talking toys, etc which do not enunciate words clearly; remember, he will repeat what he hears when he begins to talk and you do not want him to mumble and garble words because that is what he hears from his toys); get an inexpensive cassette player and then from the library, borrow children's song tapes and story tapes which come with books and listen to them with him. A good library will have a selection of simple stories which will not be so long that he will lose interest quickly. If he seems to like those, you can then buy him his own. If he does not yet enjoy listening to stories on tape, he most likely will when he is a bit older so you won't really be wasting money on the cassette player. Most importantly of all, though, is for you to talk to him - the interaction with Mommy is what will spark his interest in talking. Don't get frustrated, some children do not begin to speak as early as others, so don't let anyone criticize either of you; if people are critical of the fact that he is not yet speaking, politely tell them that all children develop at different rates and if your son's pediatrician thought there was a problem s/he would have said so.

Answer 3

Music, books, and conversing with him will help tremendously.

However, keep in mind that there are more serious speech delays out there that are possible, though they aren't usually diagnosed so early. My 4 year old son has apraxia, and still can't speak very well, but he understands nearly everything. It is very frustrating for all of us and causes behavior issues as well.

Keep your eye on it if he doesn't start talking soon, talk with your doctor if it persists. Early treatment through speech therapy can work wonders if the problems are caught soon enough.

Answer 4

My 2 yr. old grandaughter isn't talking very well either. Her big sister does all the talking for her so she doesn't have to. She points when she wants something and expects me to automatically get it since her mother does this. I ask her to tell me what she wants. I read to her and make her repeat the names of animals, cars, etc. after me. We take walks and I tell her to name things or ask her if she can say "bug" or "duck". It's fun for me because it gives me things to write down in my memory book. She says "gug" and "guck". So then we work on the B sound. Time spent with the child is the most important thing that teaches them. She's starting to talk clearer already and I've only had her for 3 days this time. I found out that teaching the sound of the letter makes it easier for them to say the word they are learning. Going for walks with her is great.

Answer 5

What I've done with my 4 kids to get them to talk at that age is just have conversations with them. If your son is making any sounds at all, just pretend like you understand them and continue it into a conversation. Chances are that he understands most of what you are saying so if you just play along he'll probably try to make sounds to "talk" back. Eventually, if you keep it up, he will be talking with real words before you know it.
Our 3rd child was not talking at all by about 21 months and we finally realized he needed tubes in his ears and then he took off with his communication skills. If you are concerned at all that your son is maybe not hearing you I would get that checked out by an ear specialist sooner than later. I regret waiting as long as we did.
Good Luck!

Answer 6

The oldest child always takes the longest to talk and walk, while the youngest one will talk and walk earliest. I think this is because the baby sees their older brother/sister and wants badly to keep up with them.

If my idea is correct, then you should take your son around other children who can already talk. Try cousins or the playground.

Answer 7

Talk to him like you would talk to an older child. Read picture books together. For more details you have to tell us what level he's talking at. And don't stress out about it--these things happen at different times for different kids.

Answer 8

Always talk to him.
and get a simple hard book that has like picture of duck or bunny etc and read it.
One that has just a few words.
Read it outloud he will love to hear it over and over.Point to the pictures and soon he will point and look at you for the name/ word.and it will happen one day
Then you wont be able to get them to stop talking.

Answer 9

Just play together and read to him. He will talk when he is ready. My daughter didn't say much until she was 26 months, and then it was full sentences. She's 8 now and I'm waiting for her to stop talking now! ; )

Answer 10

Read books, books, books to him....when you see he likes one book, read it over and over and over to him. Then move to another book. Repeat.

Talk talk talk. When you're at the store talk to your child. "Mommy's getting cucumber now." Mommy's putting cucumber in bag". When you're in the kitchen, "I'm putting egg in bowl." "I'm stirring egg." "I'm putting egg in pan." You may feel stupid at first but it works. You need to introduce the language to him. My son is in speech therapy and this is what out therapist recommended. We can't shut him up now. Out of the millions of times you say the same word to him and he doesn't repeat it, it may mean you need to say it one million and one times for him to get it. Be persistant and it will pay off.
Also, try to make you sentences simple and understandable for him. "Mommy go close door now" or Mommy turn on TV now" he will learn to fill in words later. This is not babytalk it's just a scattered way of talking. Babytalk is like, "Mommy had a boo-boo on her nu-nu and is putting a ba-ba on it. No one can understand that! Good luck.