How to get my 20 months boy talking?

Question

My baby boy almost two years and not start talking yet. When I say something, he'll understand and follow but refuses to say anything. He has his own language and always mumbling. I met the doctor and he kind of worried too and still give him another 3 month to catch up. I hope that someone out there can help me.

Answer 1

Try not to worry too much every child develops at thjeir own rate. If your son is not using ANY words by 24 months, then you'll want to talk to your child's doc. Until then, be a good model of what you want your child to say. Name everything and point to it..When he points, hyou name the object and say what you think he is trying to express. He'll catch on that that is what you want him to do. Be patient and persistent. One day you'll probably wish he'd be quiet!

Answer 2

Of course, it is difficult to answer your question without knowing much about you, your son, your family situation, etc...

Is this your first child? Often having other children gives you a 'perspective' on what should be the case.

All this said - there are learning disabilities, even developmental disabilities, that might be at play (or he could just be a 'late talker' and nothing to worry about).

There is the possibility that your son may have an autistic spectrum disorder (like my son) - this is a broad spectrum which can range from extreme withdrawal and 'self absorbed behavior' to just being a bit quirky in social situations.

You SHOULD contact your school district and ask to speak to the Director of Early Intervention/Special Education.

I say this because the best hope for children with this problem is EARLY intervention with behavioral learning. Most school districts have a 'preschool handicapped' program where you can begin taking steps in the right direction - if needed.

At least they can help with assessment.

Please don't worry - this is just a possibility, and you'll find that even if this is the case, life does go on.

Answer 3

Call your local school district, and ask them who evaluates children for Developmental Delay. Here in Nevada it is a State Agency called Child Find. They are for over 3, but there is a related Agency for 0-3 called Early Intervention Services. The point of contacting the School District is to work your way backward to locate the correct Agency in your State: The School district will know who evaluates older children, and that Agency will know who evaluates younger children. Your Pediatrician may also know, but may not think a referral is necessary yet. You want him evaluated for Developmental Delay by the Stae, not by a private physician. This is because the evaluation will be free, and so will any services such as speech therapy if he qualifies. If you are not satisfied with the State services, that is when to look into paying for private services elsewhere, The reason I recommend going to all this trouble instead of just letting the problem go, is that delayed speech can be the 1st thing a parent notices in a child who really needs some developmental help. He could just be a late talker with no serious developmental delay, but it would be nice to know for sure one way or the other. If he does need some intervention, getting it early is the most effective way.

Answer 4

I think it is time for you to go ahead and contact Early childhood interventions. They say that children get all over their words by the age of two. Or something like that. There is a critical cutoff point at the age of two and so I really encourage you to seek professional help now. ECI is available in every community. It is free. Try contacting the local school district about it.

Good luck. I know how you feel. I am struggling with slow speech development right now as well.

Answer 5

If I were you, I would still wait and not give up.
Since the doctor did not gave any signs or possible deficiency, then your child could be a late bloomer. I know that you’re a mother and of course you will worry so much for your child, wait for your son and trust him that he can do it. Well, if he still can’t talk and if there is really something wrong with your child, then you have to accept it and let the doctors handle it with the help of your maternal care. Everything happens for a reason.

Answer 6

my son didnt talk either now 27months still doesnt say alot but what he does say is usually a whole sentence. All kids take different amount of time my daughter 15months say just about as many words as my son although not in sentences. I wouldnt worry just yet as long as he is making a noise to express what his wants are dont worry ONCE HE STARTS TALKING HE WONT SHUT UP!!! You could seek advice from speach pathologist but they'll tell you same thing cause thats what I did when my son didnt talk

Answer 7

I have a girlfriend who's daughter didn't talk till she was 4. When she started talking she spoke in complete sentences. Some kids just don't feel the need to speak! I wouldn't worry to much if he understands what your saying.

Answer 8

I would ask the doctor to refer you to a speech therapist so they can do an evaluation on him & get him started in speech therapy. If he is just being "lazy" and not talking theyll help figure that out. If not he needs speech therapy and they can get him started in it. I think the sooner the better. Hope things work out ok for him. Good luck!

Answer 9

all kids develope at different times, he simply may not feel the need to talk if he's already able to comunicate well enough w/out talking. Keep talking to him and encouraging him though, try reading books to him and asking him what animal is this (pointing to a picture of an animal etc)

Answer 10

If he's understanding then don't worry. My niece didnt' talk until she was almost 4, now we can't get her to shut up (She can hold a three hour conversation all by herself, I swear).

Let him jabber, imitate it even, he'll pop out his shell once the pressure is off.