every child has their own timetable, and gender doesn't fall into it at all.
most children will do one thing before the other - walk before they talk, or talk before they walk.
a lot of it depends on how much time you spend actually talking to the child - we naturally learn to communicate by being communicated with. most children will have a stronger desire to get their thoughts across to you if they see you trying to get your thoughts across to them.
they learn to ask for things by seeing that this works better than just pointing.
but know that this is a learned skill. they might pick it up by just watching and listening, but basically we teach it to them.
my six month old daughter was learning her alphabet because her three year old brother would sit and go over his alphabet books with her. he'd point to a letter and say what it was, and she very quickly learned to copy what he said. it wasn't long and she was saying what the letters were when he would begin to point at it, before he said anything.
so teach them. their brains really do want to learn.
2006-07-16 04:24:51
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answered by Crooks Gap 5
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It is very simple, children age one can say one word phrases. Children age two can say two word phrases. Children age 3 can say three word sentences and so on. This is the same for boy and girls.
Also, the more you talk to a child, the more they will learn. It is also important that you say the word correctly, so your child will learn to say them correctly. If you notice your child can not say a word correctly, just repeat the word for them correctly. An example would be: Child- 'ello' (meaning yellow) You simply reply- 'Yes, that is yellow'. This will help your child more than you can believe.
Stay away from baby talk. If you are call a cookie, ookie, because that is how your child says it, then your child will continue to say ookie.
If you feel that your child is belayed with their speech contact your local Help Me Grow program. They will be able to answer your questions, and even evaluate your child for free.
If you are not sure how to contact a Help Me Grow program, call your local Department of Job and Family Services for your county.
2006-07-16 06:22:40
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answered by imkringle 1
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Children progress at different rates and girls do tend to talk earlier, but all children should be talking by their first birthday. If you are concerned, see a specialist. Most pediatricians do not have much experience with special needs children, and tend to want to wait and wait and wait. Be sure to have your child's hearing tested. There are now devices that can test infants. The sooner you know for sure, the better.
2006-07-16 16:21:15
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answered by educator 2
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Generally, they have a few words by 1 year, and many use short sentences by 2 years. Girls tend to talk earlier than boys, but it's not a hard and fast rule.
2006-07-16 04:19:34
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answered by Anonymous
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Though each child is different, I'd say from experience that girls start talking earlier than boys. Girls are better communicators. My one year old girl now is talking more than my older two ever did because she has 2 extra peaple to interact and learn from. I wouldn't worry though, once they start talking, they will always be talking.
2006-07-16 09:35:42
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answered by Miss America 4
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Most children have about 6 words at 1 year. They increase their vocabulary rapidly as they here new words and experience new tings. Reading to them helps. Sometimes girls are faster. The more you talk to them, the faster they learn.
2006-07-16 04:21:59
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answered by science teacher 7
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Modern American statistics bear out that girls begin talking earlier in life than boys do, and boys develop motor skills earlier than girls do.
2006-07-16 04:18:53
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answered by chdoctor 5
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All of my girls were 6 months when the actual words began. They didn't babble very long.
2006-07-16 05:07:15
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answered by GTO 4
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i have heard girls speak earlier, but i don't know if thats true or not.i have a two year old boy who didn't speak much until he turned two, and now he speaks constantly and in sentences
2006-07-16 04:30:03
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answered by bosco 1
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my girls were talking by a year, my son still is not at 21 months but the doc is not worried.
2006-07-16 04:22:32
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answered by mom_of_4 6
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