how to teach a nonverbal toddler to talk?

Answer 1

If you have had the child checked out by a doctor and the doctor says there is nothing medically wrong with the child (as in autistic, deaf or poor hearing, etc. etc).... then try some of these things listed below, but remember... all children learn to speak at different ages. By 2 years of age, a child will know 10-50 words.

When speaking to a child, look them in the face. Speak clearing and "cheerfully."

Read to the child. Sing to the child. Play games with the child.

Allow the child to spend time with other children their own age who are speaking. (This worked with my own child who did not really start "talking" until he was 3 and he is now a college graduate.)

Do not respond to pointing and non-verbal expressions without first encouraging the child to speak. If they want a glass of milk and they just point... say. "MILK. I want milk". Wait a moment to see if the child repeats you. Do not drag this out, if after a short time the child does not say it.. still give him the milk. Don't let him starve to prove a point, but always be encouraging.

Here is a website about teaching an adopted child to learn to talk. Not the same situation, but it has some good ideas.

http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/toddler/todadoption/1374228.html

Answer 2

READ READ READ - have books out that are "play books" meaning that they are for chewing, flipping, throwing, etc....also, when you are reading to him (I'm assuming the child's a little dude, because little dudes are a little slower than girls at about everything but they catch up by kindergarten) and he points to a picture or a word, LOOK at him dead on and say it clearly and slowly and then hold his hand up to your mouth and say it again on his hand so he can FEEL the way you are moving your mouth. It's not that your child doesn't have the ability to talk because he's been babbling for a long long time - it's a matter of him knowing how to form his mouth and tongue. Another way to help your child to start talking is what another answerer put on here about not talking FOR your child, and when he goes "ugh ugh ugh!" in order to get his sippy cup, tell him to say it if he wants it and don't give in. Don't worry, he won't thirst to death - lol - it'll just sound like it when he whines....but when he's done pitching his fit, he'll at least ATTEMPT to say it. And if he doesn't, do it again. Always be consistant with children - they THRIVE on routine and balance.
The biggest thing I would tell you to do is just be patient, because when it's all said and done, it's going to be your child's decision when to talk so just hang in there...it'll happen. This has nothing to do with your child's IQ or your child's ability to talk, because as soon as he start, you won't be able to get him to stop. I wish you all the luck in the world and if you ever get agitated by all the babbling and no talking, just remember, once he talks you'll never hear him babble again...and you'll miss it.

Answer 3

my daughter is 2 1/2 and barely talks at all her dr says she will talk when she wants to and it shouldnt be worried about until age 3 at which time a nonverbal child should be taken to a speech therapist

Answer 4

Let me guess--its a boy. Don't worry my first child didnt really talk until age 3 but he spoke in sentences.He didnt feel the need to talk before that. Just keep talking to him and he will start. If he understands what you are saying then he can hear fine.You could ask the doctor about it if you are very concerned about it.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Can he talk at all? If so is it that he just doesn't want to talk? If he can talk and just doesn't want to make him. Like if he wants milk and won't say it and just brings you the cup tell him milk and tell him to say milk and refuse to give him milk until he says it. However if he can't talk depending on his age maybe you should consider either sitting down with picture cards and saying what it is and try having him say it and if he try's give him praise or taking him to a speech therapist.

Answer 7

the best way to communicate with your child is sign language for babies. my daughter is 10 months old and she can ask for more with her hands. there IS such thing. do some research on it. it helps them communicate with you without knowing how to talk. babies as young as 6 months old can start signing. it's great. my babysitter teaches her. she also takes care of a 19 month old. she knows a lot more than my baby does.

Answer 8

I have the same prob with my 2 1/2 year old. VERY non-verbal. So to all you mother and non mothers out there, NO it's not b/c I don't talk to or read to my kid. Hate when people give me advice like that. What encourage my son to talk was not having more kids around (daycare like situations) or reading, or talking to him, or movies...funny but potty training. It was reall hard to train him b/c he didn't talk at all really. But potty training has encouraged him to communicate with me. We started about 2 months ago, and about 1 month in he started talking. pee pee, caca, potty, and other non-bathroom words. and now...sentences. so excited to know he's not going to be "special" like everyone is/was making me feel like he was going to be.

Answer 9

The best way is to talk to your child alot. Tell them what your doing, sing and play games. my daughter was talking at 8 months old such as thank you and please,etc. if that don't help go to a doctor.

Answer 10

if he cant speak for medical reasons signing is an option the alphabet is at the bottom of some of these stories it's a language building site for children. and helps with speech therapy. it's free