How uncommon is it for a 2 1/2 year old girl to not be talking yet?

Question

I have had her hearing checked, she has seen an ENT (ear nose and throught specialist), a phycologist, developmental pediatrition and we go to speach therapy once a week. So far there is nothing wrong with her other than she does not speek at all. Wondering if anyone else has gone through this and if they had results with speech thereapy or thier child was ever diagnosed with anything?

Answer 1

You might want to ask the ST if your daughter has apraxia. You can find a definition here:

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/apraxia.asp

Here are some exercises to use with your daughter:

http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/Parent-Stim-Activities.htm

I'm taking an educated guess here b/c at 2 1/2 years old, your daughter is very delayed if she's not saying any words at all. I know some stuff about developmental delays (including speech delays) b/c my daughter was born 15 weeks premature. She recieved ST for 7 months, but was discharged ahead of her age.

If you are looking for more information and are in need of support, please join the online support group for parents of children with special needs and disabilities. There are many people there you have children with speech delays and disorders. They'll probably be more helpful to you since they are in the same situation. The address is: www.specialparent.org

Good luck! I will pray for your daughter's progress.

Answer 2

Each child develops differently. Because your daughter isn't talking yet doesn't mean there is a problem. My daughter didn't say much at 2 so this is what I did: Took her to the pediatrician who said she was physically fine. Then I enlisted the help of a free service in my area (paid for through tax dollars) called Early Intervention. This is provided through the county in which you reside. A social worker comes to your home to survey your situation and fill out paperwork. From there an appointment is set up for a speech pathologist and special ed teacher to come to your home. When they visit, they interact with your child by playing various games and observing how she plays with toys they provide. They will also ask you questions regarding her development, health and your pregnancy and health as well. After the visit, the 2 evaluate your daughter in a written statement (provided to you and the county) which determines whether or not she requires thier assistance with her speech (free of charge if she qualifies)

I was told that my daughter's cognitive skills were excellent and that the words would come...and they did. At 3 1/2 she has a very good vocabulary.

Good luck

Answer 3

if not talking at all rare, if only talking a little bit-get her hearing checked. She may not answer because she doesnt know anyone is talking. If she ever fell asleep with a bottle, especially of milk, then laying flat causes gravity to pull milk into the inner ear. Bacteria builds up and blocks the tube to hear. This may be the problem if she also has a lot of ear infections. If your general practioner disagrees take her to a peadtrician or an ear nose throat specialist.
Hope it helps

Answer 4

I asked my doctor that same question because my 2 year old who will be 3 in jan does not talk much. She says maybe three sentences at most. But she told me it's because I have an older child who does all the talking and that's why

Answer 5

I would talk to your pediatrician on this one. My toddler is almost 2 and he's saying a minimum of I would say 20 words if not more. Now mind you every child goes at there own pace but this maybe a symptom of something else that is going on with her. Good luck!!

Answer 6

I hear it isn't common, but my daughter did not really start talking until she after she turned 3 and started preschool. My mom tells me I didn't start talking until after 3 also. Now it's stopping talking that's my problem :)

Signing Times is a set of great videos that teach children and adults sign language which can be a great way to stimulate communication.

Answer 7

When my oldest was 2 he didn't talk much just momma, daddy and baba. He was waiting until he could speak in complete sentences. He never talked "baby talk". When he didn start talking at about 2 1/2 it was all out sentences and it seemed like overnite.

Answer 8

when she has something good to say, she'll say it. my husband babbled for a while and then suddenly stopped around 1 and then didn't say a word for 3 years. when he did it was to tattle on his dad in a complete sentence. now he's over thirty and his mom will tell you he hasn't shut-up since.

she took him to all of the doctors and specialists, too. they all told her there was nothing wrong.

Answer 9

need more underlying factors:
does she have siblings?
is she trying to speak, like babbling?
are there other developmental issues?
I don't think its normal that a 2 1/2 YO doesn't speak at all.

Answer 10

the is very uncommon she should be saying some words and put them togother and making sentences already. Maybe try reading to her alot.