My two years kid does not imitate what we say to him?

Question

My two years kid does not imitate what we say to him. He says few words like "papa", "mama", "dada", etc.... but not exactly looking at the papa or mama. He talks a lot through out the day, and makes lot of funny sounds, but not having any sence. We have done his visual and hearing test and he has no problem in this. He was bad in eye contact, now he is developing in that as we asked to look at us many times and he looks at us accordingly. We dont think he has any problem with his tounge too as he makes lot of sounds that to through out the day. He is really having a good IQ, what ever he sees us doing, he imitates that very well. Can anyone help us, what to do so that he will imiate what we say to him ? I am in California, Can anyone provide me numbers of early intervention program, so that I can talk to them and might be they can help me out.

Answer 1

Take him to see a child development specialist.

Answer 2

My daughter took a lot of time learning to talk. She didn't start till she was over 2, and displayed the exact "symptoms" you are saying your son has. Please don't worry so much. I spoke to my pediatrician and she had her hearing, vision, etc..checked and all was found in perfect working order. She also wasn't huge on eye contact and that ended up being the main issue. Children learn to speak not so much by the sound. I was surprised when i found this out. They learn by watching your mouth as you pronounce the words. After learning this from my pediatrician i started working with my daughter and making sure she would watch my mouth as i pronounced words to her. It helped SOOO much now she is at the top of her preschool class. She will be 4 at the end of this month and they are thinking of letting her start kindergarten a year early. Within the last 3 months her language improvements have skyrocketed even more. She still pronounces some things oddly..or even backwords but if i can get her to look at my mouth and i say it to her again slowly she can usually get it. Hope this helps. Don't worry!!!

Answer 3

Lack of eye contact is one symptom of Autism.

My son was 2 years old, but not talking full sentences either and the words he did say were prompted. At three years old he was diagnosed with Autism and put into therapy. He's now fully verbal.

For early intervention phone numbers call your local Social Services Dept. They should know the number or at least who to call. You should be able to find that number in the phone book. If your child has more than one or two symptoms on this list, talk to early intervention about perhaps getting tested for Autism. Chances are your child doesn't have it, but if he does the sooner therapy is started the better the child is helped. It's because of Early Intervention that my son was tested. At first he was seen as normally developing, but later on more and more the Autism showed up.

Not every child has all the symptoms of Autism, some will have only a few.

1) poor or no eye contact

2)often very little verbal activity

3)tip toe walks

4)attaches to odd objects (my son would pick up a string or popbottle cap from the floor and carry it in his hand for hours)

5) repeating an activity over and over again (my son had an animated bank and would sit for hours putting in coins to watch the motion until the batteries wore out.)

6)knows no fear (My son will still dash out in the road if I don't watch him. He's now 11.)

7) May love to watch things spin around or love to spin himself around

8)insensitivity to pain (my son could fall and scrap his knee, yet seem not to feel it at all.)

9)doesn't like to be touched

10) seems to be in constant motion a lot like he can't stay still.

11)giggling or laughing at odd times. (For instance..someone saying their pet just died...yet the child breaks out in laughter)

12)child may limit eating to only certain foods (my son will only eat grilled cheese sandwiches, Ramen noodles, or pizza. But if it's not exactly the way he likes it..he won't eat it. It's having to do with a sensory issue, not being a picky eater)

13) children with autism will often be hyper sensitive to sight, sound,touches,smells, anything sensory (My son would wander through the clothing isle touching all the clothes, especially the soft ones)

14)may have difficultly interacting with others

Answer 4

You are unnecessarily worrying. Since he is only two years old, some children pick up little late. Speak child's mother tongue frequently by all the family members. When they are busy, switch on the TV where his language serials are broadcast. By watching the movement of the lips, child also try to imitate to create the similar sound. Good luck.

Answer 5

i think your worring about nothing-not meaning to be rude.
kids learn at different stages he may be lacking some things but be better than most on other things.
my sons dr told us when my son was late on walking that some things seem more important to some kids than to others then they will focus on that first.
like my son didnt walk until he was 15 months but he was a great talker by a year old.
some times you can try to hard im sure he fine maybe let him watch more tv like blues clues and read more rhyming books to him.
hes probley going at his own speed. my mom alway told my sister whos daughter was slow on talking becouse she didnt have to because my sister didnt give her the chance .
when he wants something have him ask you for it before you hand it to him always say what your giving him so he knows what it is
hes learning english we forget how hard it was to learn.
remember children learn with play and with songs.
give him a ball tell him see the ball pretty ball do you want the ball and i sure hell say ball ask him and you say i want the ball he say something that doesnt sound that that give him the ball after a while hell say it.
its like treating them like a puppy the more you interact with them the more they understand what your asking or wanting.
in kindergarten they learn everything by singing
hope that helped

Answer 6

Find your local Birth to 3 program it is a Federal program that offers Physical occupational and speech therapy to children under 3 years old. My son didn't talk at 2 and is now 3 and they helped him immensely

Answer 7

Stop worrying, some children don't talk until they are about three, that is normal for them.
Since you don't have any concerns about his actual development, I think that your little one is just fine :)

Your health care provider should point you in the right direction though if you want to look into helping him on a little :)

♥Happy New Year♥

Answer 8

Contact your local Area Education Agency. They have a wealth of programs that you can use.


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Answer 9

Don't wory! It just a biological factor on reproduction.

Answer 10

try making funny noises