my girl till now still refuse to talk. she can only say ma refering to grandma that's all. when i ask her to say other words example ball she only emm, not wanting to open her mouth and if i persist her to say she will get angry. what should i do.
2006-10-26 21:11:04 · 15 answers · asked by kitty katty 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Well, maybe your girl is not ready yet. Be patient.
My boy did not say his first word till he's 13 months old. His first sentence (mind you, not a complete, grammatically correct sentence, but one with more than 3 words and able to convey his needs) was after he attended nursery school, when he was about 40 months old. My little girl is now 3 and she refused to say more than necessary (banana is just 'na' to her, she would only say the last syllable). My husband and I thought that once she attend nursery next year, she will just open up and start talking, like her older brother. So we were just waiting for her to be ready.
However recently I realise that if I read a story to my girl, after some time, she will start to try to mimic my pronunciation. So night after night I told her the same story. Now she is participating more and trying to pronounce more. She might not know the words, but I think it's a good start for her.
Be patient and encouraging if your girl makes attempts to speak.
Hope this helps. :)
If you are really worried, you may wish to consult a paediatrician?
2006-10-29 19:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by chyrellos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start reading simple books. Point at the objects in the book and say what it is. She is too young to understand the book but she will pick up on the words. Also spend time just talking to her in simple sentances ask simple questions and be suggestive with words as she starts to answer with noises. You will ask if she wants something and when she makes a noise you should say yes while you get it for her. Stuff like that. Grandmas are also great help with these kinds of things but they also spoil the kids too much!!!
2006-10-27 04:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by me_laub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep talking and talking and singing and playing. (also read children's books to your baby, such as The Cat In The Hat, Mother Goose and other cute books)Do not make her say any specific words, just speak to her, and sing her songs. Pick her up and dance around with her to some cool music. Show her pictures and tell her what the pictures are. show her a picture of an apple and tell her what it is. Show her a picture of a cat, dog, horse, flower, etc, etc..and say the word. Play word games like this. She will eventually catch on and say the same words, and she will be inspired to talk to you.
2006-10-27 04:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by Daft One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would request that she be referred to a speech therapist. At 2 she should have a vocabulary and start saying 2 word sentences. If she is a younger child, sometimes the will talk late due to having most their needs met when they cry or just point. Make sure to say what your doing every time your doing for her. Also sound out words and ask her to say it back to you. "Do you want a drink? repeat DRINK. This way she will connect words with actions.
GOod Luck
2006-10-27 04:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would let her take her own time in speaking, along with all other development. My son took forever to walk (he was 15 months old) but I didn't push him. He will turn two next week, and generally won't shut up. Trust me, once kids start talking, it's hard to make them stop. Making a child angry only makes them refuse to do what you want them to do. Dont' worry, she'll come around. Also, continue to speak to her normally and keep exposing her to new things, once she's able to communicate more, you'll be suprised at how much she knows!
2006-10-27 05:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by Stacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing with my girl. She would not talk so I did not give her what she wanted she would have to tell me what it was. I would tell her what it was and tell her that she would have to say it. She would not then she saw that i was given her what she wanted till she said it and she would try and say. It will not happen in the first day or maybe not in the first week. But you just have to stand your ground and she will see that you mean it.
2006-10-27 08:46:01 · answer #6 · answered by Hannah W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, she'll talk if she really, really wants something. When she wants milk, a toy, etc - rather than have her point - tell her the word, ask her to try to say it, before you give it too her.
Remember, all children develop on their own time schedule and just roll with the flow.
2006-10-27 05:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by PeppermintandPopcorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is no disaster, don't panic !!
Just wait until she does start and you may be surprised once it happens. According to my mum my sister didn't talk until she was 30 months old or so. Once she did start, she never stopped and talked all day long. Still today; she is by far the most talkative person I know :)
2006-10-27 04:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by Great Muslim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shoul have started from a young age. My son is 2 and says over 120 words. and many sentences. I bought a book, it's called Help your baby talk, I'm done with it if you want it. email me at Fourcheeks4@yahoo.com
2006-10-27 08:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi! It's better if you seek advice from your pediatrician. I'm not actually scaring you but your child MAYBE suffering from Developmental Delay Syndrome. 2 years old should probably speak more or less 8 words. My advice to is seek your pediatrician's help to be sure.
2006-10-27 04:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by gingerspike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋