How can my 3 year old non speaking autistic toddler learn to speak?

Answer 1

There are some kids with autism that never do learn to talk. With that said, here's some things you can try, they worked with two kids that I work with personally, one being my son. A speech pathologist CAN help, but there really isn't anything they do that you can't do at home. The simplest think you can try is to take him off of milk and use soy. A milk sensitivity can inhibit speech. Learn basic signs, and teach him. Signs like cup, all done, more, mama, daddy, bed, bath, simple words that you use all the time. Use the signs with the spoken word. If he wants a cup of milk, show him the sign for either cup or milk, and say it, repeating two or three times, then take his hand if he doesn't do it willingly and help him make the sign. Then give it to him. Do this every time. This helps put a visual cue to the word, helping him to remember it. When he does do it, make a huge deal over it,and don't be concerned if he only signs for awhile, that's alright. Once the signs come easy, then you can work on getting him to say them. At that time offer a reward, like one M&M, if he will attempt to say the word. The other issue that can interfere with speech is sensory issues. Get a copy of two books. The Out of Sync Child and the Out of Sync Child Has Fun, and use those to determine which sensory issues he's dealing with. The second book gives you play activities to do with him that helps in that area. Talk to him all the time, even during routine things like doing the dishes. Make sure that when you are speaking directly to him that you are at his level, looking him in the eyes. Sensory issues can cause him to be too distracted to really hear you, but if you are close to his face when you're talking, he'll be able to focus on you and what you're saying, and therefore will pick up on speech that he might not have been so far. Always try to get a response in some form before giving him what he wants. Even nonverbal children can communicate, but sometimes they really need to have a reason. Outside of that, my child's vocabulary started happening after implementing a daily supplement and vitamin therapy from an online wellness company. You can contact me if you might be interested in trying that route, too. I hope all of this helps, I'm here if you want to talk.

Answer 2

I'm a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. I agree with Mandy that you may want to try working on sign language with your child. This will help to build vocabulary and language into your child. Doing sign language does not mean that your child will never speak. It provides another avenue to build some kind of language system. A speech - language pathologist, or someone specialized to work with a child who is autistic can work on teaching speech. But consider sign language

Answer 3

I work with children with Autism and a lot of them are non-verbal until they are about 5 or 6. I think sign language is a great tool, even though a lot of the experts say that teaching a non-verbal autistic child sign language will reduce the chances of them one day speaking. I think that sign language with non-verbal kids reduces behaviors because if you are unable to communicate, you would be so frustrated, as are the kids. They want to tell you something, but are unable to. Model words for them, and one day, he may talk. Not all people with autism learn to talk, so teaching him sign language now and having him communicating will boost his self-esteem and give him a mode of communication. If he one day does learn to speak, sign language is still a great tool to have!

Answer 4

As a speech-language pathologist, I would say to try to get your child involved in a preschool program for special needs children. These programs are language-based. There will be a speech pathologist associated with the program. She may try a program called PECS which uses pictures to communicate. The child selects a picture and gives it to you and you give him what he wants. This system gets more complex as he gets more proficient. Sign language is another great tool. Don't stress if your child doesn't have oral language yet. As long as he has a system to communicate and learn he will be OK. When he is ready, speech will come. It may not be perfect, but it will come. Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

My grandson was like that at 2 , I worried his doctors not so much until he turned three. They had him tested and diagnosed with autism, then they entered him in special ed classes at the local elementary school. He was so excited to be with other children he's talking and learning so much now. He surprises us everyday and ask us what's that to just about everything. It's like a light bulb went on for him. The food is also a problem he just doesn't eat and when he does its carbs, but he's stick thin. Check out the schools. Good luck

Answer 6

there are several strategies that can bee used to help children with autism to learn language, one of them include operant speech training. This is a step by step approach that successively increases the child's vocalizations, teaches the child to imitate sounds and words, teaches the meanings of words, and teaches the child to use and express desires.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Bring your child to a speech therapist. A family friend had a 4 year old kid who didn't speak. He brought him to the speech therapist and things started to unravel. At my school, we have a speech therapist working with the students and believe me, it's very helpful.

Answer 9

Take your toddler to a developmental pediatrician who can diagnose &/or recommend the appropriate therapy &/or treatment.

NOBODY in Yahoo! Answers can give you what a developmental ped. can. Trust me on this: my mom IS one!

Peace!
God bless!

Answer 10

Show him lots of TV show! Not only cartoon!