What age do most children start talking clearly? Is it a sign of autism?

Question

MY LITTLE GIRL WILL BE 3 IN MAY & STILL ISNT TALKNG CLEARLY?

Answer 1

What do you mean by talking clearly? Is she saying words? Sentences? Delays in speech are not necessarily a sign of autism at all - don't jump to conclusions. However, you should definitely, definitely ask your pediatrician. If you aren't satisfied with his/her answer, seek a second opinion. Yahoo answers is NOT the way to diagnose a child!!

Answer 2

is that the only developmental delay she is having? does she communicate other ways? how does she get her point across to you - what she wants to eat, watch on TV, etc.?

did she sit up, crawl, and walk late?

what percentage of the time can you understand what she is saying? how about a stranger or someone that doesn't speak to her on a daily basis - do they understand what she is saying?

does she go to a preschool or daycare? have they mentioned they felt that it is a problem?

there are other more obvious signs of autism. does she understand social cues? does she deal with change? show emotion?

has she had any ear issues? lots of ear infections or lots of antibiotics for ear issues or just lots of colds and viruses?

by the age of 3 most girls are speaking pretty clearly but if she met her other developmental milestones late then it wouldn't be odd that she is talking late as well. boys on the other hand are still considered on target if they are speaking by the age of 4. it is hard because children are all so different.

if she is where she needs to be cognitively, socially/emotionally, and physically and it is just the language that is an issue i would probably rule out autism.

call her pediatrician and set up an appointment. they will be able to tell you what their professional opinion is and if there is a problem the earlier you get assistance the better the results will be.

i have had so many children that qualify for speech therapy but then they get tubes in their ears and they don't need it anymore. it is just shocking...if she has had lots of health issues definitely look into this being a possiblity.

take care! SD

Answer 3

I am not sure what you mean by not talking clearly, but if you are concerned you need to speak to a speech therapist. A speech delay can be a sign of Autism, but not all kids with speech delays have Autism. In the same respect, not all kids with Autism have speech delays either. There could be many factors as to why your daughter may not be speaking clearly. A speech deficit could be a symptom of a number of things. As for Autism, you should be looking for other symptoms, such as lining up of objects, resistance to a change of routines, poor social skills, failure to gesture or point, cannot follow simple directions( put that down, come over here, etc) doesn't respond to her name, at times appears to be deaf, doesn't acknowledge the presence of people around her, severe meltdowns including self injurous behavior. There are many sypmtoms to consider when trying to rule out Autism,and it is important to remember that no one symptom is present in ALL autistic children and the disorder presents itself in many different ways so that no 2 autistic children have the same exact set of symptoms.My son will be 3 in April and he has Autism. He makes eye contact, he interacts on basic levels, he hugs and kisses me, he is extremely affectionate with a select group of people and he and I have a wonderful bond. Yet there have been people who swear up and down that my son couldn't possibly have autism because of these things, despite the fact that 2 different neurologists, an occupational therapist, a speech pathologist and 2 different pediatricians have all agreed that he is and he received an official diagnosis from both neurologists. My point is to trust your instincts, because if I hadn't and had listened to all the people who swore they knew better than I, who knows what would have happened to my son's chances of any sort of improvement. So if your instincts are telling you that something isn't right, then listen to them. You are her greatest advocate and know her better than anyone on the planet. I hope for the best for you both. Good luck.

Answer 4

Three is extremly young to expect perfectin, don't you think? My daughter is 5 and still doesn't speak crystal clear. I know kids who have been crystal clear since around 3. It means nothing. Yes, one affliction of autism is the speach thing, but the speach thing isn't the diagnostic indicators of autism. I know a lot of daycares/preschools are quick to lable kids, but please don't let them. Just enjoy the child you have for what she is right now. If there are any other indicators, discuss it with her pediatrician. But speach is something that can develope over time.

Answer 5

My mom told me that one of my sisters didn't start talking until she was 3 snd maybe even a little after. Now she talks a lot. I really wouldn't worry about it. Every child is different. Every child has their own way of matureing and other things. Just be patient and don't force her. She will learn to talk on her own. Though, if you are really worried i would wait till it gets around to after her birthday and then see what's happening- if she still isn't talking then go get a doctor's opinion. Good luck.

Answer 6

Take your child to the doctor and ask your doctor your concerns. It may be a speech impairment or a learning disability. I'm not sure if your child has autism that is why it is good to ask your doctor these questions. Your child may simply just be delayed in talking. A good idea is to ask your doctor to reccomend a speech thearpist.

Answer 7

Gamewhizz7, your a d**k.

It is possible but not necessarily. I worried about that with my daughter and i was so obsessed with making her talk I just started reading to her. After reading to her everyday I noticed that from her hearing me pronounce my words and watching the movement of my lips she began to talk a whole lot clearer. Try that or just focus on making sure your baby girl is paying attention to you when you talk. I hope the best. GOOD LUCK

Answer 8

Do not start suspecting autism for it. Some children start even at 4. Buy a whistle and ask her to blow often.

You should consult your doctor too now anyway. It is never early anyway.

Answer 9

Speech impediments are not always indicative of Autism. There may be other factors, such as hearing problems. Some kids don't talk til late because they just don't have much to say. How much do you talk to your daughter? Talking to her often, and like an adult will help to increase her speech.

Answer 10

My little cousin who turned 3 in august... I didnt think she was gonna talk either. All she did was baby babble until about summer of this year then all of a sudden she started talking. She's perfectly "normal"... I guess she just didn't feel like talking. I wouldnt get too worked up about it if I were you, she'll talk when she's ready.