Family and friends understand him but theres some words he cant say and he knows he says it wrong bc/ he will say I cant say that my teeth
as though he thinks the problem is his teeth
2006-11-20 17:19:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Learning to speak and imitate all the sounds of the English language is actually a bigger challenge than you think. It is quite normal for children on his age to have difficulty with some sound combinations and some letters- particularly those formed only with variations of tongue and teeth. The letters l, y, d, t, qu, k and g are sometimes a challenge. So in a way, he is correct, it is partially the fault of his teeth. You can help him learn to pronounce the letters by actually thinking about how you form the sounds and trying to explain it to him- as to where to put his teeth and tongue. Otherwise, just relax. He will improve with practice and time. Most of them do. Just don't stress him over it, just repeat the word back as it should be said and let it go.
Incidently, the problem exists in all languages. It's called toddler speak, and is usually understood best and only by native speakers. It's the reason we understand little ones when they say things like "tookie" for cookie, "goggy" instead of doggy, and lellow instead of yellow.
2006-11-20 17:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal for some three year old not to be able to speak clearly. If the problem persists by the time he's in kindergarten you may want to look into sending him to a speech therapist.
If he's complaining about his teeth he should see a dentist though. Some children develope dental problems at an early age.
2006-11-21 01:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see his doc and have him checked. The doc will decide if he needs to see a specialist or not. Also since he mentions his teeth did the dentist say anything about a problem with his teeth when you had him there for his checkup?
2006-11-21 01:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hai,
This is quite normal with kids.
Some kids,will not speak anything,just show actions.
Once there are to playschool,they mingle with kids of the same agegroup,learn to speak well.
At home, you get lot of books with bright pictures and teach him lot of stories & rhymes in his mother tongue.
2006-11-21 01:30:32 · answer #4 · answered by sree 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so show him to a dentist. first u should start with your pdeiatrician. shouldn't u have like every year doctor's routine check? if smth is not normal he/she will forward your child to a specialist. but to me it seems not quite normal, bit im not a doctor
2006-11-21 01:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it definatley may be teeth and also my little brother was not talking when he was three either so we went ot the doc and he had to get ear wax surgically removed and now he wont stop talking!!!
2006-11-21 01:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by katiepoo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so.............what do you want to know?is his têth crooked?
Does he suck his thumb?
I any answers are yes visit the doc or dentist...
You should probably ask a dentist with this situatìon.
2006-11-21 01:23:00 · answer #7 · answered by Mister 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is probably learning from his illiterate mother who cannot spell or hyphenate properly.
2006-11-21 01:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by kamischi 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
he is just fine. don't worry mom his speech will improve this year.
2006-11-21 01:28:14 · answer #9 · answered by justme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋