I am just wondering because my son is not quite 2 years old and still does not talk much and other toddlers I know that are the same age can say a lot of words and even know their colors and can count up to 10!
2007-03-12 14:23:48 · 9 answers · asked by MarineMom 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
it depends, when my son was 2 (he is now 5) he started talking and hasn't stopped!!! His nickname is Donkey (from Shrek). He was speaking complete sentences by 2 1/2. My youngest is 27 months and hardly speaks. He also had ear infections for the first 18 months of his life before he got tubes. There are also older siblings to talk for him, but he just doesn't talk a lot. Does your son answer questions for you? Like if you tell him to point to a body part or something or can he follow simple directions? Has there been any problems with ear infections? That can hamper speech development as well. If you are really concerned, bring it up to your pediatrician.
2007-03-12 19:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are unsure, contact your doctor and see about getting him evlauted by a speech and language pathologist. They are the people to determine if there is a delay or he just isn't talking. They can also give you ideas to help him learn to talk. I used sign with my oldest son, which he used for 4 -5 months before he started using words. One of his first words wasn't even a word he learned with signs. Now he has alot of words and uses 2 of them together. A child who can count to ten and knows colors by the age of two is not the norm. Also, look at your behavior. If his needs are getting met without using words why should he talk. If he doesn't have a speech delay he will talk more when he realizes it gets him stuff quicker. Label everything as you see it, encourage him to repeat words after you label them. Try to get him to say what he wants and if he doesn't, repeat if for him. Ex- if he wants his juice and won't say it, give him the juice and say "juice" After you do that a few times, prompt him by saying what do you want. repeat with preferred items. This is of course if he doesn't have an underlying speech delay. Again, contact his doctor about your concern, see if he will make a referrel to the local "early intervention services" for you county, get an evaluation by them or by a private speech and language pathologist, and get tips from them regardless of test results.
2007-03-12 22:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by ma2snoopy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry if your doctor isn't. My daughter is 26 months and can have a regular conversation with you, but she was born that way (wanting to talk early) as was my son. I truly believe a lot of it is a child's personality. They're both debators and inquisitive like I am and wanted to talk from day one for their own benefit. If he has a laid back personality, he may not care right now. He will when he's ready!
2007-03-13 01:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by SwtPea01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 24 month old daughter can say pretty much everything. But she's weird! :) Kids learn at their own speed. Most of the time the "late bloomers" are just "late bloomers". If you have a real big concern, get his hearing and speech tested. But I have a 7 year old nephew who didn't talk until he was over three...and now we can't get him to shut up!
Hang in there, mom!
2007-03-13 02:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 23 month old daughter. She is smart, but lazy. She can point to body parts and point to things she wants. That type of thing, but she is barely talking too. She can say mommy and daddy clearly, but anything else she says is nearly incomprehensible. And she shies away from help. We are letting her take it at her own pace. Good luck. And don't worry. As some other people have said, they learn at their own pace.
2007-03-12 21:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by There can only be one - (ANSWER) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to his pediatrician and ask his/her advice. I got my son evaluated by a specialist, because sometimes communication is hindered due to hearing or other developmental issues. My son just grew too fast, and his speech suffered. He had to go to speech therapy for a few years (age 3-5). NOW, at 11 yrs old (in Jan), he is 5'9" and will talk your ear off! :) I just listen to it all with a smile, because I got my prayers for him to talk answered! :)
2007-03-12 21:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by RFKP7578 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at 2, my niece can associate words and put them into a few sentences.
like looking at the fridge and saying " sonia don't have flue anymore !" and she wanted ice cream.
is nothing serious, i remember my mom telling me i can't speak and thought a mute until i was 4.....yeah...i am dumb..
keep speaking to him/her, bring them to know more children and have fun, tell them alot of things, explain to them, let them touch and feel...you'll be amaze to see the result
2007-03-12 21:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by Terence G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
everyone develops at a different rate. My daughters were both speaking in complete sentences by 2.
2007-03-12 21:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Typically a child who is that age should have 20-50 words that they use. If your child is in that range, I wouldn't worry.
2007-03-12 22:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by prekinpdx 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋