We've had him evaluated for everything. He's in speech two days/wk and social play groups twice a week. (Dr. said to try it...) I think its a lot for 2 yrs. old. Shouldn't he just be a kid and he'll talk when he's ready??? Why all the pressure from doctors and teachers about the "normal" development timeline? He's my first child so I'm new to all of this stuff. Help!
2006-06-28 20:59:22 · 14 answers · asked by Jo 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Don't worry, it's very normal. My son is 3 1/2 and he's only just starting to talk in complete sentences. Before that, he kind of spoke his own language which was hard for even me to understand. Your little guy will talk when he's ready. Just talk to him a lot, and don't use baby talk. And it will help with the screaming if you don't give him what he wants until he calmly says please. My younger son is almost 2, and his word for please is "beeps." LOL But I know what he means when he says it, so then he gets what he wants.
2006-06-28 21:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by mizpriz30 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a mom and a worrier, I would want to do everything possible to insure that my child got all the help he/she could.
Children are different but if the doctors are telling you that he needs to go to speech classes.............then there is a pretty good reason for it. They don't do that unless they believe there is a need.The shrieking when excited, the loud high pitched yells are made because they don't have a lot of words. It is a way of expressing their excitement...............and they love the sound of it.
It usually happens from about one and a half to two and a half.
2006-06-29 07:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by heartwhisperer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All children develop at different rates.The play groups will help.First children, and allot of only children talk a little later because they are not exposed to allot of other children their age.The more time he spends in this play group the more he will start to mimic their talking and one day, your gonna wonder " OH my God does he EVER stop talking!!!" I was the same way with mine.Don`t stress over it though, he will talk soon enough, just enjoy every minute of his development and don't worry Dr`s teachers and their time lines, every child is different!!
2006-06-29 04:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Heather D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are very vocal at that age.. screaming is just part of voiceing themselves.. put some cotton in your ears and take him to the park to play.. wear him out a little.. they don't scream when they are asleep :)
A normal developmental timeline is a way to say, maybe because 100 kids did this at that age, yours might too.. but in all acutallity they go at thier own speed, and progress at thier own rates. I would suggest just riding it out, if you still have concerns, get a second opinion.
2006-06-29 04:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by ibendigo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal as far as my experience with my own went. Kids love to hear their own voices and maybe he is testing his (and yours) limits. Everyone has opinions about things like what is normal, but each child is an individual, and they will grow and develop at their own rate. And in my opinion, Doctors and Teachers don't know from Shinola about stuff unless it came out of some textbook. I always ask them what their kids were like, and when they answer ( as usual ), "Uh, I don't have any...", I just turn away and shake my head.
2006-06-29 04:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a three year old that has been talking just fine since way before she turned two. She screams when she is mad. If he is almost three, he should have done been ready and talking. Does he have other friends his age, maybe he needs to be around his age (daycare) so he can see how they act.
2006-06-29 04:04:42 · answer #6 · answered by Dream on 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is normal for alot of kids to do is to throw tantrums.... alot of kids i know does it.... i have a 18 month old who does once in awhilenot that much now..... maybe if you go to a library look for a book for sign language you learn it to teach your child ... it one easy way to communicate it takes time to teach it to him/her but in no time they will be able do so ... whatever you do try your best not to baby talk to the child they are smarter than you think .just do the basic for now like milk, eat, sit stuff like that and also another reason they usually throw a tantrum it is sleep they need much as possible... good luck and have patience while you two learn together and enjoy
2006-06-29 06:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by angel_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he's not autistic , then he's two. first time parents worry sick over every little thing. let him be. he'll talk when he's ready. there is no set timeline for what kids will do and when. relax.
2006-06-29 04:07:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is very normal and teething problem to start talking.He would make all sorts of noise,full of different rythmic screams.Just matter of month or so.And you would smile with joy once he comes into full action and then he would not stop talking.
2006-06-29 04:05:39 · answer #9 · answered by lookatumiss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son did the same thing around that age.. it was very annoying but I guess when they figure out how to do it they find it very very very funny
2006-06-29 04:03:17 · answer #10 · answered by NormalPerson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋