My 2 1/2 years boy doesn't talk. He says some words, understands instructions, he is toilet trained, he is healthy ... but doesn't make sentences. Do you have some tips to give me?
Also, he is bilingual (french / english) ... he understands very well both languages. Do you know some good books about raising bilingual kids?
2006-06-23 12:43:35 · 6 answers · asked by Beauty_Queen 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I had the same trouble with my daughter she did not really talk until well after 2. I stay home with her all the time and what I later found out is she was not around other children all the time and since she does not have a sibling she did not understand that all children talk. She understood that adults talk and that is normal, but what she did not understand is that children just like her do as well. I don't know if your son is around other children allot, and by that I mean children outside of the family and children that he plays with for more than just a few minutes at the park. If he is not you may want to find a way to introduce him to an environment where he sees other children talking and interacting with another adult and other children using sentences it will help him understand that he needs to learn to use his words, also you need to remind him to use his words all the time, don't let him off the hook at home if he wants something make him ask for it fully, make him ask for his juice have him repeat after you "may I have juice please Mommy" at first he will not but after awhile he will or if he needs help getting something asking "help please" he will slowly learn that he needs to use his words more. also get him into singing songs. If he can say words he is fine there is nothing wrong with his speech and if he knows two languages he is defiantly fine, he just needs a little help understanding that he needs to use those words to get the things that he wants and that all children talk, also remember they all learn different things at different times be patient with him and yourself, I was in the same spot you are now once and now trust me my daughter never stops talking! I hope this info helps
2006-06-23 16:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by calraisin_98 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would say if he still does not speak by 4 years old, then it would be a cause of concern.
There are numerous reasons why a child does not speak earlier (if not due to a speech impediment). Particularly for a boy (at least in the case of my culture), who believes that actions speak louder than words, when he gets what he wants with responsive parents and caregivers without having to speak, there is a strong likelihood that he is not motivated to speak. More so, if he happens to be the first child, and has no siblings or other children to interact with.
As a matter of fact, some of these children, who spoke late, tend to be highly intelligent. Think of it this way - they could get what they wanted without having to talk.
Hence, my view is that if your child's other developmental milestones are all right, and he is just not talking much, I feel there is no great concern unless he remains so at about 4.
At four years old, it does not really matter anymore whether a child first started speaking at 18 months or 3. They would be on par in terms of language.
2006-06-24 11:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this seems late to you, and I assume by "healthy" you mean you have spoken to his pediatrician about your concerns and he/she has ruled out any physical problems, including hearing problems. If this is the case, take heart. Learning two languages is twice as hard as one! It sounds as if he is reacting just fine to your instructions and can talk somewhat. I would recommend spending a little time (not too long or it will seem like work to him) having him work on expressing a phrase ( "the ball is red" for example) and praise him when he responds. He doesn't have to be perfect, you just want him to see that you like it when he tries to speak more. This is not an unusual situation, and sometimes all of a sudden the child will begin speaking at a much more advanced level than you would expect. So be patient with him, make it fun and relax. I'm sure everything will be fine. Best wishes to you and your family.
2006-06-23 19:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by Cindi A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandson could not talk untill he was well in his 3rd year. I happened to go to a chiropractor for my back and ask the docter if she could do anything for Tristan. She said bring him. Well, the unbelievable happened. According to her and that is from memory, my daughter had an too easy birth which was nice for her but it somehow did not compliment the health of the baby. Everything has a reason even a not so easy birth. Apparently Tristan's vocal cords were squeezed or words to that effect and by treating him a few times she guranteed that he would talk. I sometimes wish he could not talk as he now talks all day and it isounds beautifull. The name of the docter......Gail Thurber in Sechelt, British Columbia Canada. 604-885-9222. I believe that this woman with three sessions did more then any docter before. She is unbelievable. I am also without any back pain. She has magic in her hands.
2006-06-23 19:55:15 · answer #4 · answered by William E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your pediatrician to make sure there is nothing wrong. By 2 1/2 he should be talking in sentences. He could just be delayed, but I would take him to the dr just to be safe.
2006-06-23 19:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by Garden Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's a helper for verbal skills freebie read and repeat.
2006-06-23 21:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Clyde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋