How to make my 27 mths daughter talk?

Question

I hv two daughters, my elder one can talk when she is only 7 mths old but her little sis is so slow and till now still refuse to talk. Although she is quiet but she is intelligent as whatever i taught her she learnt very fast infact her learning speed is better than her elder. Now the only words she can say is 'Ma' mean mother and immitate a few animal sounds but without opening her mouth or ask her example to say "elephant" she will Hmm..Hmm..hmm.. or "bird" she will say hmm like that. i mean she can hum the syallubas of the sound. She also can recongnise certain words already. So should I need to worry? should I let her see doctor or wait.

Answer 1

You certainly need to see a doctor at this point (or a health visitor). I would be worried though yet - plenty of kids start late.

Its working monitoring though professionally and seeing if speech therapy may help.

I have had similar problems with my own daughter but telling you what happened in her cause would only worry you unnecessarily and everyone is an individual.

Answer 2

I had the same situation here at home with my 2 sons. My oldest was always a very quick learner, my second son, although also a quick learner, wouldn't say more than a word or two. I approached the Dr. when he was 2 1/2 she didn't think there was a problem but to be safe we enrolled him into an Indiana statewide program called First Steps where a developmental therapist came to my house to work with him once a week for an hour. He made very slow progress until he turned 3! Then it was as though the flood gates were opened!! I guess he just wasn't ready. He has always done things on his own terms. I also learned that my older son was doing also of the talking for his brother. Whenever I asked the baby a question his older brother would give me his answer. I think he was trying to help, but it just made it unnecessary for the little one to speak. I had to put a stop to it right away.

Answer 3

often when intelligent healthy children have trouble speaking it is due to a lack of hearing (chronic Ear infections, or simple hearing loss). They pick up on things quickly but do not hear sounds well enough to imitate them properly. Sometimes they can pick up on things quicker than others because they are compensating for their hearing. In the meantime. teach them sign language and you will be amazed at how well they can communicate that way. Simple one word answers make them less frustrated with communication. (no, yes, more, drink, hungry, please, thank you, stop)

Like everyone else, I would suggest speaking to a doctor and insisting on a hearing exam.

Answer 4

I will say don't worry to much, but talk to her doctor about it, he or she can tell you more of what's going on and how to deal with it!! She probably only has a speech delay like many children do, but there is a lot of excersices you can do with her that will improve her speech and will keep her motivated to want to start speaking, try to go to her own pace but at the same time, talk to the doctor about it to keep a close watch on it and start doing things to help her!! GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 5

My cousin's daughter was like this and what she did was when she wanted something make her say it before you give it to her like if she wants some milk. Go say milk! and if she points tell her no we ask for things we want. And keep saying say milk!. (Not screaming) Work with her everyday for a little while and she will get it. If its something she doesn't really need like a toy or something don't give it to her until she says dolly or whatever. She's not talking because she doesn't have to. Also talk to your Dr. too. He might have other things to try too. Good luck!

Answer 6

No two children learn at the same rate. She may just be absorbing things instead of caring to talk. At the same time a mother's intuition is a good marker for concern. Mention it at her next appointment.

Answer 7

My theory is if you are worried about it then it's a problem... Maybe it's nothing, but maybe it is.... Wouldn't you rather err on the side of caution then not do anything and regret it... My son was a late talker too and I mentioned it to the ped and he thought I was insane but gave me a referral to a speech therapist and she saw that my son had delays and within 6 months he was very verbal... You have to trust your gut... If you think it is a problem have it checked out...

Answer 8

I would certainly tell your pediatrician. However, younger siblings tend to not need to speak. Evaluate the situation. Sometimes younger children get spoken for by their older silblings, so she may think there is no need for her to speak for herself. Also, most parents are more in tune to their children's needs after the first child. Your first child may have needed to communicate more because you didn't understand what she needed. Now you are more aware. Also giving into whining and demands can cause some children to speak less.

Answer 9

There may not be a problem, kids just go at their own time, A freind of mine was very worried about her nephew because he spoke very little and he was older than yours. Turns out that was just him. You cant expect your kids to grow at the same rate, they are individuals...One may excell at somethings the other in othe areas...try not to worry but if it makes you feel better absolutly take her in...

Answer 10

it shouldnt be to hard to get your daughter talking provided she had not been diagnoised with a speach problem. And i would strongly suggest that you do not do any of that baby talking with her as well as keep in mind that you should constantly repeat thing back to her, things like if she would like a glass of milk and only lets you know by responding uh uh then it is your place to say milk to hear very clearly and see if she responds. do not say oh would you like some milky.