2006-08-08 10:17:37 · 13 answers · asked by alex d 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
You should have him tested. Some kids merely take longer, but it could be a sign of autism.
2006-08-08 10:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by Cols 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should aggresively seek attention from a medical provider. Many kids wait until they are older to talk. However, there are some words, phrases that they should be saying even if they arent big talkers. You should have his hearing examined and tested for autism or other behavioral issues. Not to accuse you of anything but someone around him may have caused harm. Was there a death in the family recently or a big family change? These things impace children greatly. Find him some help soon. You dont want him to be at a disadvantage when it comes to learning and he is at the age when many children attend preschool and start their school learning experiences.
2006-08-08 12:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be autism, receptive and/or expressive language disorder, or a pervasive development disorder. Remember that autism is a spectrum disorder and the symptoms vary widely on that spectrum. If you have good health insurance go to somewhere like Stanford Medical Center, or UCSF Medical (whatever is in your area) and see an expert right away. If you don't have great insurance call your local Regional Center right away. They are responsible for services until children turn 3. After that they do still provide advocacy and resources. They will direct you to the correct school district. The school district will do all the evaluations and testing for free. It is the law in all the states. Good luck.
2006-08-08 10:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by AndreaK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely have him tested, both for hearing and for a full developmental evaluation, which will include a speech eval. Contact your school district, which is responsible for "Child Find." If he is made eligible for services, they may provide a preschool program. As an FYI - families do not have to wait and wonder about their child's development until their children are 3. Each state has an early intervention program that can conduct developmental screenings and evaluations for children birth through three and provide services if necessary.
Also, don't worry until you have to - many toddlers, especially boys - are slightly delayed in their speech development and catch up quickly with some help.
2006-08-08 11:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by elizabeth h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother didnt start talking until he was 4 sure hed make half noises such as an normal toddler would but my mom just let him go and soon enough he started talking and now he wont shut up and hes 19 and i his sister is 22.
Anyway what im saying is dont waste your money on dr when all they are going to do is just say hmmmm hahhammmmmmmmm and then slap you with a 1,000 dollar dr. bill.
2006-08-08 13:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a speech therapist in New York. If you call the school district that you reside in and ask for the director of special education (may have another name), you can tell that person that you would like your son to have a speech/langauge evaluation. You should be able to receive free services for your son,
and suggestions for you.
2006-08-08 12:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by anne b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak with your pediatrician to rule out developmental delays or physical issues. Other than not speaking, is your son able to communicate his needs to you? Hunger? thirsty? .....
you didn't state if this was your first child or if he had siblings. This can have an impact with speech development. My 2nd son, TY, did not speak until he was over 3 years old. He did not need to as his older brother spoke for him. Once we got the oldest boy to stop, Ty spoke right up. He also had a retracted eardrum on one side.
2006-08-08 10:53:13 · answer #7 · answered by justsaynotogrumps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew didn't talk until he was almost 4 honest. He spilled his milk every night at the dinner table and my Sister would get SO upset and explain to him how he shouldn't do that.
WELL, when he was almost 4 she turned her back and he spilled his milk and when my Sister started to scold him.. he said
'It wasn't me, I didn't spill the milk, Missy (his sister) always does it!!'
Started Talking in full sentences from the get go.
True Story!
2006-08-08 10:23:46 · answer #8 · answered by Titzen_Ash_23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better get him to a Dr. hearing specialist and speech therapist. Kids can usually make themselves understood, saying short sentences at this stage. Jump on this immediately!
2006-08-08 10:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by carmelsugar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes have him tested he may have selective muteism
a girl that my son went to day care w/ had it she would not talk to anyone, except one other girl in the day care, but her parents said once she got home she would not stop talking, good luck
2006-08-08 10:33:23 · answer #10 · answered by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋