My 2 year old has developed is struggling to speak. She trys her hardest but doesn't seem to grasp it.?

Answer 1

my little brother had this problem, try going 2 a speech therapist

Answer 2

My son didn't talk FOREVER it seemed like. He was however very coordinated. I was told when they are trying to master one thing, other things get put on the back burner so to speak. He finally did start talking, but was hard to understand. In preschool, they did speech assessments and they recommended I do some more testing. He had just turned 4 and I thought I'd give him some more time since he really hadn't been talking for that long. I'm going to get him in some speech therapy now, wish I would have last year. Most school systems have therapist and the therapy is free. They like to start them between 3 and 5 is what I was told. You know, Einstein didn't speak til he was 3! Good Luck!

Answer 3

Children vary in the development of language. But I promise you it will come. And when it does she will fly through it. I had the same worry about my daughter. At 24 months her speech and lack of words worried me. I was referred to a speech therapist. She is now 27 months old and oh my god she never shuts up. The new words and pronunciation is coming every day. She has started to form sentences and can even say the difficult words. I am still on the waiting list for the therapist! I find reading stories great for teaching new words. The picture books are the best ones. Also the little touch leapfrog, computer book for toddlers. Dont worry yourself. In a years time you will wonder what you worried about.

Answer 4

One day after a seemingly endless struggle, you will realise she is speaking, and you'll sit there gobsmacked and think "How did I not notice that ??!!"

She'll probably be closer to 2.5 yrs old.

My daughter was an early speaker (compaired to other kid's her age). It has been attributed by many people to my NOT having a tellyvision set in the house.... so her mother (before she left) and I were more or less constantly in conversation with eachother or any guests in our home. My daughter wanted to take part, and with the added stimulation of non TV based leisure time play every day.... (think how long some people watch TV !!!) her speech and cognitive skills seemed to blossom early.

The added bonus..... I dont know... or CARE about eastenders or Big Brother ! Maybe..... my daughter will grow up thinking for herself too ?

Answer 5

Try not to worry to much at this stage, she is still very young. Some children are a little slow with the speech because they do not fully comprehend the meanings of the word, try reading to her everyday and then randomly pick a simple word for her to repeat...pronounce the word as it is spoken and the way it is spelt. For instance: the word daddy is a 2 syllable word so say it thus DAD...DY and point to yourself, keep repeating it until she masters it herself. Do not be to disappointed if she cannot grasp it in one go, children need all the support t you can give them and that is also a good starter for your child when its time for kindergarten.

Answer 6

i think this is normal for 2 year olds to have trouble,she is still quite young at the moment,however if u r worried speak to ur Dr or health visitor.another thing u could try is baby sign language courses,these r brilliant and can help children communicate before they can talk and stops the little un's getting so frustrated wen they cant say things. it isn't just for deaf people it is for anyone and they usually grow out of it by the time they learn to speak properly..it does not delay their speech or make them lazy talkers so y not give it a go?! i sign and speak the words to my son and i will never look back!
www.signingbaby.com
take a look hope this helps..goodluck!

Answer 7

I think the best thing you can do for her is to get in touch with your doctor or local health nurse for advise and a referal to a speach therapist. All children develop differently she might be just a little behind in this area but probably best to see somebody about it. Im sure you are already doing this but give her lots of love, support and reassurance so she doesnt lose confidence.. a girl I know had the same experience with her little boy and he is fine now, she put him into a creche part time and his speach really came on

Answer 8

My Little Sister Who Is Now Six Had The Same Problem, They Put Four Sets Of Tubes In Her Ears Since She Was A Year Old And Last Year They Took Out Her Last Set Of Tubes And Her Adnoids...

Answer 9

I agree pretty much with all of the answers you have received but just wanted to add that there is no way you will get any form of speech therapy until they are satisfied that hearing levels are correct.
In my area they no longer carry out 2 year old development tests unless you go to your health visitor with your concerns.
I would make an appointment to see him/her as soon as possible.
And above all,don't worry!

Answer 10

Don't worry, all kids are different. She will learn when she's ready. Just make sure you and everyone around her are speaking to her properly, because they think the goo goo gaga is how it's done if that's how they are being spoken to. Also just be patient and let her get out what she needs to say, because she may develop a stutter if she isn't allowed the time.

Answer 11

My daughter was the same way. You couldn't understand anything she said until she was three and a half. Just about the time the doctor and I had agreed the send her to speech classes, she started talking up a storm. My friends son was older than that. So be patient and she will learn.