I know he can hear, but he isn't talking yet. He only says mama, dada, juice, yes, no, and a few others i can not make out! He is 28mos old. Is this normal? Anyone else out there have this same problem?
2006-12-17 05:05:24 · 8 answers · asked by luvieduvie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
perfectly normal. children just develop at different time. i have yet to see a 2 year old that really can talk.
2006-12-17 05:08:34 · answer #1 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had a friend who had a son that didn't talk at all until 3! We thought something was wrong with him. Once he started talking, he talked so well it was unbelieveable. If you suspect there may be a problem though, talk to your pediatrician about it. I have twins who are 2 1/2 years old and they don't talk as much as some, but they talk more then others. Every kid is different. Your son might be to busy, or maybe he doesnt NEED to use words....like does he point to something and get it? Have you tried making him ask for things he wants? Good luck!
2006-12-17 08:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by misty n justin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had some hearing loss when he was young and the doctor told us they only get concerned if a child doesn't have 2 words at age two. So I think that he will soon start talking so much you'll wonder why you ever worried.
2006-12-17 06:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by Tetsi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its insanely common in boys. Dont make a battle out of it, but dont respond to noises anymore.
If he wants something, he needs to say the word for it. Otherwise, apologize to him, and tell him you're sorry but you cant help him because he needs to use words.
he'll come around.
I was over 3 before i started using sentences. I had one word until I was over 2. Thats insanely uncommon for a girl, but it certainly didnt harm my development. Iam a very articulate person :)
If you try a therapist only do so after his 3rd year, they tend to cause more harm than good. Boys dont talk fast a lot of the time because they dont have to. mom will answer for them, or mom will figure it out if he just makes enough noises. You have to stop that process.
Noises and gestures arent good enough. Words are.
He'll pull through.
You can have him tested for epilepsi and autism, in some cases a mild case can cause this sort of symptom and no others, but honestly i'd wait until you've ruled out alack of motivation on his part.
Ive raised two brothers and nannied for 7 years, and did childcare since I was a child. I cant count the number of boys I've seen at this age that dont talk. But i do remember the ones who parents made it such an ordeal that even at 5-6 they REFUSED to talk, even though i knew full well they could speak.
Of all of them, i knew one child who did have very mild epilepsi, and with medication he turned completely around.
2006-12-17 05:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
stop expecting so much so soon everyone develops at different rates, your little one may just take longer than others but when he does start to speak you just might be surprised at how well & quickly he's developing......enjoy these years ...bask in them or when he gets older you'll look back and yearn to bring them back . Dont try to force him to grow up and don't let anyone talk you into putting your two year old on medication he doesn't need.
2006-12-17 05:16:31 · answer #5 · answered by Toni s 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My friend is having the same problem she is worried as well. He might be able to hear but could have partial hearing loss that could affect him as well. I read somewhere that if you are at all worried about your childs speech you should speak to your doctor.
About Above Answer:My son was very advanced and could speak full sentences at 2 years old. So there are kids out there that at 2 can speak.
2006-12-17 05:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by goodmommy22 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well my son is 28 months also and he speaks pretty good for his he says mami i want some juice, i want to go upstairs. and alot of other words but i do know this little girl who is 3 and her speech issnt that great i dont think you should worry for now i think all kids develop differently.
2006-12-17 07:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had the same problem. Get in contact with your local school system, to see what programs they have available to help with speech issues. They are obligated to help you. There might be a birth to three program he can get involved with. For my son, they actually had someone come to my HOUSE once a week to work with him, and they gave me great advice on things I could do to work with him.
2006-12-17 05:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋