He has been seen by specialists and has gone to speech therapy..nothing has helped. He does make noises and can say MaMa but thats all he has done thus far. I am very concerned for him. When I hear parents say there child wont quit talking It breaks my heart I would love to hear my son speak. Is there anyone out there with a child like this..or could help me. Thank you!
2006-07-30 09:07:35 · 15 answers · asked by Becky H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I provided child care for a boy just like your son. His parents were very concerned that it could be autism. Have him checked.
In this child's case, he had difficulty forming words because of his eating habits & lack of verbal reinforcement. Between working with his doctor & occasional visits from a speech therapist, they found his mouth wasn't forming the proper shapes to verbalize certain letters. Make sure to ween him off a bottle or sippy cup if he uses them. If he only eats cereal dry, stop it. He should be having it with milk & using a spoon.
When he needs your help in doing something, look for his typical body language or signs. Ask him a question pertaining to what he wants/needs. Make sure he's attempting a verbal response & praise him for it.
These changes drastically helped this little boy. I could hardly believe my eyes & ears when I last saw him. He can speak in full sentences now & is learning new words every week. I wish you & your child the best!
2006-08-02 16:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by blackhalo2200 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My child was diagnosed as speech delayed and has had therapy. I don't think they therapy is the reason, but at 2 and a half, he's starting to talk a lot and pick things up. What do the specialists say? I had a doctor who said his son didn't start until 3 and a half, but I would continue to take him to therapy. It couldn't hurt as my sister in law said before we started this. I know how if feels and I know how worried you are but if the specialists have found nothing wrong, maybe he's just not ready yet. It's possible, but agonizing, I know! I used to pray that I could have him start talking for Christmas, now I'm grateful. Good luck!
2006-07-30 09:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard Einstein didn't talk until he was four.
If you've had him looked at by specialists, you're doing the best you can. Each child is an individual. Encourgae speech - like when he wants more - say "More? you want more?" and pause before you give it to him. If he makes ANY sound in that pause, praise him.
You might also look into simple sign language, and associate the appropriate signs with the simple words like Yes, More, Again, Mama, Toy, etc.
2006-07-30 09:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like your son my son is almost 3 and he doesn't talk yet either. We have him in the Birth to 3 program here in WV. His development therapist seems to think he has childhood apraxia of speech. So I notified a speech pathologists and she told me the only way he can be tested for apraxia of speech is if he can repeat more then he is doing. She also recommended as much speech and OT therapy that we could get for him. This may be what your son needs also.
2006-07-30 15:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by arlenebaby2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 3 yrs old and talks in "jargon". She says a few words, but not many.
Does your son use "sign language" to tell you what he needs or wants?
Children develop at different ages. You might want to see if you can find an Early Childhood Intervention office or an Early Childhood Development Center near you. My daughter is doing good with ECI and is going to start ECD at our local school this school year. Your child must be 3 years old to go to ECD. But ECI can help at any age.
Check with your local Department of Health and Human services for the Early Childhood Intervention Services near you. I tried, but I don't know what state your in.
2006-07-30 09:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by ~^~RuStIc~^~ReG~^~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep encouraging him to talk. Ask him
questions and see if he'll answer them without
nodding or other cues he would normally use.
Words on cards that he sees are helpful which
I'm sure the specialists have told you. To see
if he'll say them.
Every child learns at different levels. Love and
patience are still something he'll need. My
prayers are with you as he develops in age.
2006-07-30 09:18:28 · answer #6 · answered by tychi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he been to the ENT Doctor, my son rarely spoke until he had tubes put in ears, tonsils and adnoids taken out....Now he talks all the time. If all that was ruled out, just continue to be a patient and help him communicate
2006-07-30 10:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by missing_something 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's autism. My cousin is turning 5 and he doesn't talk at all. But that doesn't mean he is stupid. He can sign the whole alphabet in sign-language. Lots of famous inventors and people were autistic, so don't worry about your son. God Bless
2006-07-30 13:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by abby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, it may be a pyschological factor to his homelife. My little sister didnt' talk till 4, that was because she was abused by our father.
Or maybe like Enistien, he wants to be sure that when he talks he communicates correctly and effectivly. Enistien talked in full sentances at 5 with proper grammer too.
Good luck, I'll pray for you.
2006-07-30 09:14:19 · answer #9 · answered by freedom1313fighter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother-in-law's mother claims that he didn't speak until he was nine. He is now literally a rocket scientist working for a government contractor. Of course, he also has Asperger's syndrome.
2006-07-30 09:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋