How do we get a 5 year old to say his first words?

Question

My first son is 8 years old and is very talkative and has abolutely no problem expressing himself. Its the younger brother who at the age of 5 is still unable to speak. He can do all other things by himself eg drawing simple sketches, copying the alphabet etc. He is also very active physically and apears to be very attentive. Can play computer games better than I!. But so far, he is unable to speak beyong KU sounds. Anyone out there. Please suggest how we can overcome this problem.

Answer 1

Mine was four when she first spoke. In the seventh grade, she won the "Readers' Digest Word Power Challenge" at the regional level. I wouldn't worry too much. Buy Alphabet books, and start there. It'll come. While he's learning his voice, you'll be trying to find the 'off' switch, and wondering what language he's using. But, it'll all be a blur. He'll catch up. Trust me.

My guess, is that you've had a stay-at-home parent for him all these years, and he hasn't been among his peers yet. Mine was enrolled in 'special' classes in kindergarten, and advanced classes by second grade, because I always had someone to stay with her while I was at work. Once she got among her peers, she excelled. If I'm right with my guess, yours will too.

Answer 2

You need a new pediatrician, because the one you have it no good. Your child needs to have a hearing test and a medical check-up. He could also be intimidated by his older brother. He might need speech therapy.

How could you have let this child go so long without taking care of this? You need a parenting class.
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Answer 3

At 5 he should be speaking very well. Talk to your health visitor and arrange some speech therapy. My daughter is five and can speak like an adult.

Answer 4

You should take him to speech therapy. Was no one concerned about this beforehand? The pediatrician should have advised you that he is delayed in this normal milestone.