My 20 months old baby doesn't talk. What can I do?

Answer 1

My son doesn't start talking until he is 18 months old and I worry a lot too. So I asked his doctor and he referred us to a program called Early Intervention program which provides services to eligible children from birth till 3 yrs old. You can ask for the evaluation for your child if you have concerns about his or her development. If you want to find out more, you can call this agency 212-683-8905 and it is funded by governement so you don' t have to pay. I had my son did the evaluation and he did great so he is not eligible for the early intervention service. However, if your baby needs the service, they can provide speech therapy. So give a try if you want to!

Answer 2

I don't think you need to worry yet. It does make sense to have the child's ears checked, but the likelihood is that his hearing is fine. At 20 months, I wouldn't even consider him a late talker. Meanwhile, talk to him...in such a way that he associates communication with affection and pleasure and interesting things. You might also consider whether you fulfill his needs so well that he isn't motivated to ask for things. Wanting something is a really good stimulus for developing expressive language. I don't mean depriving him, but, for instance, holding up a toy or cookie that you know he wants and asking him if this is what he wants, encouraging him to respond before giving it to him, and lavishly praising his efforts to speak.

Answer 3

I would probably take the baby to the doc. Just to make sure there isn't anything wrong with his/her hearing...he will be able to tell you what to do from there. Sometimes kids wont talk if they don't have to. If they have an older sibling or even one of the parents to do stuff for them...why would they wanna talk. It may be nothing, but it is always better to get it checked out.

Answer 4

First, does your child follow simple instructions? Does he/she appear to listen to you...or the TV or music? Are there older brothers or sisters in the house or older children at the day care you use that talk alot? My youngest didn't start to talk until she was 3. I wasn't worried because she could follow two and three step instructions and could pay attention when read to or watching a favorite movie or TV show. If you are worried talk to your doctor...not all children develop at the same rate or in the same direction. Just follow your instincts.

Answer 5

My quickly to be 20 month previous daughter reported approximately a hundred and ten words final time we counted and my chum's 19 month previous in hassle-free terms says Mommy and Daddy. the two are completely typical and healthful. each and each infant develops in yet in a various way.

Answer 6

Nothing. Lots of kids I have seen over the years don't talk till they are over the age of two. I have even seen some kids who don't say much until they are three. If you are really concerned call your child's doctor. All kids are different. Some talk at 10 months some don't until much much later. Good luck

Answer 7

Take him to the Pediatrician and have a complete physical done on him. The dr. can refer you for further testing such as ears and speech therapy. My son was delayed speech due to having Aspergers Autism. He was 24 months before he really said anything.

Answer 8

take the child to the doctor. they can figure out if the problem is medical, or just a developmental delay. also, they will help you find resources like therapist and preschools. both i and my children were late talkers. we all had speech therapy through the county public education system. and we've all turned out fine so far. also, you could go straight to the school system or the public health department. there are lots of programs, you just need to get him into one.

Answer 9

Check with the hospital and see if he qualifies for speech therapy.

Also make an appointment with an ear, nose & throat specalist. He may need tubes. My nephew started talking very soon after getting tubes.

Answer 10

Lots of children don't begin to talk until they are 3. That's how my neice was. She didn't say anything at 2 1/2, and when I saw her sixth months later, she was carrying little conversations. I don't believe you have much to worry about, but please contact your pediatrician with your concerns. Put your mind at ease!