My son is 20 months and doesnt really speak clearly...?

Question

like he can cat,dog,hot(microwave),yuck,yeah,caw(car),huh,jews(juice), but to hear him say a sentence, well it hasnt happened yet?
Is this normal at this age, I thought kids this age were supposed to form sentences thats what i am reading at least.
I dont know.

Answer 1

Hey Amos. For once I'm going to give a serious answer since this is a serious topic and I have xperience with this.

The most important thing is, kids develop at different speeds. You may want to have your son check for potential hearing issues or autism, but more likely than not he is just progressing on other dimensions. Don't worry! And don't get caught in the comparison trap--I bet he has physically developed faster than other kids his age!

At 20 months, SOME kids can form rudimentary sentences, but it's not like they're quoting Shakespeare. Stay calm!

Answer 2

Well, I am a speech therapist and I can tell you that if he seems to understand everything and has these words and you continue to see some progression, everything is probably OK. If things don't pick up, bring it up with his pediatrician during his 2 year check up. Some signs that might warrent a checkup a bit earlier would be: failure to understand verbal directions, lack of a social smile, poor interaction with others, tantrums or frustration over lack of ability to communicate. You might even try some easy signs with him if he is a little bit frustrated (but he is probably not at this stage). Good luck and if you are concerned before his checkup, call the pediatrician and ask for a referral to a speech therapist that deals with young children. By the way, many kids are not making sentences yet and some don't even have many words, even though the charts say they should.

Answer 3

I know it can be a little scary when our kids are not a "text book" as they "should" be. All children develop at their own pace. Your child is not even 2 yet. Having words is great, putting them together in a sentence can be a difficult skill. Your child will get it. Some things you can do is to be a good model, meaning, don't baby talk, and when your child says "juice", repeat it back to him in a sentence, "You want juice". If after the age of three, you are still concerned, then talk to your Pediatrician.

Answer 4

Oh Dont worry some child take time to say sentences its absolutely fine

My kid started saying sentences after 30 months she is now 36 months still not clear but she does say sentences


Keep talking to them Best of Luck

Answer 5

It's ok at 20 months old if he doesn't speak that clear. Usually at 2.5-3 years old, they speak much better.

But if you are concerned I would take him to a speech specailist. I would also read to him alot and speak directly to him by getting at his eye level and speaking slowly so he can see and pay attention to your lips moving. Point to things around the house and outside and say things like look at the dog, look at the cars, I want to play with your toys and things like that. Have him repeat what you say alot too. Also, get him around other kids ALOT especially older kids maybe 3-5 years old because you will be amased at how kids learn and pick up speech from their peers.

Answer 6

Check the situation at his 2 year check up. All kids are different. Just make sure that if it worries you, ask the doctor. I know a child who had speech problems, and others, due to being plopped in front of the TV at a young age for prolonged periods-lack of interaction- at the age of 2 he didn't know his mother was called "mommy" he had never called her mommy. If that is the case, push for answers! otherwise, don't worry, it will come!

Answer 7

Your son is fine. Really. As long as he is able to speak and you know what he is saying, he's good. And I'm assuming that he can understand and respond to verbal requests from you? Don't worry, I bet he'll start saying short sentences by the time he turns 2. If you have concerns ask his pediatrician at his 2 year check-up.

Answer 8

usually kids at 2 or 3 years old don't really speak clearly in sentences yet, so it is normal. they can say words but don't have concept of sentences yet until they are at least 4 or 5 years old. there are few kids who can start speaking normally at age 3. you can also help your kid practice speaking in sentence by showing him examples, kids will tend to follow their parents examples and they look you up as their wonderful role models...

Answer 9

Your best bet is to call the department of health and request a speech evaluation from someone in the early intevention department...it is free so you have nothing to lose. They will do an evaluation that will measure his speech ability with the other children his age... they will then let you know the results and you can go from there.

Answer 10

He is still a little too young. They don't really start forming sentences til they are 2. But have him checked for developmental delays. Don't assume too much from the materials that you read. Good luck.