2006-11-09 07:15:59 · 19 answers · asked by Sandy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
talk to him a lot, not baby talk
2006-11-09 07:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by RENE H 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) done by a Behavior Analyst is a good start. As other answerers stated, it will help give you an idea of when and why he's biting, as well as data to determine how often it happens. Then you can try different things and use the data to determine whether or not the intervention is working. Please don't totally dismiss the idea of using an aversive to extinguish the behavior. Biting is a matter of safety - it is only a matter of time before he hurts someone seriously, another child hauls off and hits him for biting, or you are sued by someone your child has injured. An aversive can be something like a sour candy spray (if he doens't like the sour taste) or a squirt with water or loud noise. No one likes to deliberately do something that their child doesn't like, but if it's a matter of keeping him and other children safe, it is something to consider. When used correctly, an aversive can be an excellent behavioral tool. Someone else mentioned that these children are not animals and shouldn't be trained like them, but that's what a great deal of behavioral therapy is. Do what you're supposed to and get a treat, just like you do with an animal. Just like you do with adults. Think about it - you go to work, (perform the behavior) and get a paycheck (your treat or reward). How many people would go to work everyday and not get paid? A good behavior analyst can advise you on the use of aversives and other behavioral interventions, which may include helping him find a way to communicate, calming himself, and many other options. Good luck!
2016-05-22 00:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter just turned 3 and is a complete chatterbox!
We took the pacifier away at 9 months- I heard that having a pacifier too long can delay speech.
She goes to kindermusik.
She goes to preschool 2x a week.
Church 2-3 times a week.
Of course we read to her.
She's just with a lot of different people doing fun activities that require her to talk. She talks very clearly too.
2006-11-09 07:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by Alison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having the same problem with my "late-talking" 2 1/2 year old. We talk and do sign language, but all of the professionals just tell us to "give her time".
2006-11-09 07:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by Angie L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen and reply with constructive critisism. children are usually trying their best to communicate just don't have the proper adult skills. so you get to bridge the gap. reading picture books together helps -- ok so you are reading and they are listening -- its a good time for child communication though. teaching them to repeat things properly is good to.
learn consructive criticism if you haven't. eliminate negatives from you language. its about building up -- not shooting down.
2006-11-09 07:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read to them all the time, anything at all. They love hearing your voice, they love the interaction, and they love hearing the stories. It increases vocabulary, language, and reading skills that come in handy later in life.
2006-11-09 07:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by orphanannie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
talk to him a lot, also read to him, it's a great way to communicate with a child up to 5 years old
2006-11-09 07:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by nicole a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its best to always listen as they try to talk and respond as if you really understand what there saying ! keep the communication and watch who there around cause once they start being capable to talk they say what ever anyone else says
2006-11-09 07:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by sunnycali2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Leap Frog for your child. Also, I saw a laptop for less sthan $40 in Radio Shack and Babies R Us. It is educational. Also I found a few sites online that I used with my 8 mos old grandson. He is already saying stop and no.
2006-11-09 07:17:57 · answer #9 · answered by Sassy Shut Your Mouth 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with everyone else who said talk to them. Children mimic adults and learn from us. Make sure that you are verbal with them as you dress them, in the car, making dinner, or washing dishes. Explain things to them as you do them. You can read stories to help with vocabulary and to help develop their imagination. If you like to sing try to teach them a song. Just remember to be verbal in the things you do and your child will pick up on it.
2006-11-09 08:51:27 · answer #10 · answered by Jodie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good eye contact
speak on the same height level
simple easy words to start with
speak indirectly to him, so that he doesn't feel pressuried to speak and will do voluntarily
if you are really concerned check out
the hanen programme
and speech therapy activities onine. There are loads
2006-11-09 07:21:09 · answer #11 · answered by gill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋