Is there anything wrong if a child at 2years 9months hasn't begin to speak although make sounds?

Answer 1

I think you should speak to a pediatrician about this. At almost 3 years old, it is very late to start talking, especially if he is not saying any words at all.

Answer 2

Everyone has said talk to your Dr. about it, and you should, however there are a couple of things that you can ask about specifically, which may be what you're looking for. Asperger's is a highly functioning form of Autism. Does your child have a hard time interacting with other children, are they extremely bright/smart, do they tend to not like touching certain things with their hands like wet washcloths on their hands? These are all things that go along Aperger's Syndrome. My son has it, and he too didn't talk until he was 3. He's now 7, and reads, writes and does math at a 6th grade level. Keep your child busy, and playing with other kids, and talking to them regardless of how difficult it may get at times.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Yes, I think so, my daughter is 2 and is speaking in sentences. I'm not sure if that is the norm, but a child that age should say a few words at best. Talk to your dr you need to see if this is a developmental problem, and get it looked after before the child begins school or it will be hell for him/her.

Answer 4

1st take your child to the pediatrician with your concerns. If nothing is physically wrong,enlist the help of Early Intervention (the program may be called something else in your area) Your local school district can put you in touch with them. This is a free service (well,paid for through tax dollars) where you child is evaluated by a speech pathologist and special ed teacher. They come to your home toghether and interact with your child by playing games and observing. You will also be asked health questions and circumstances surrounding your pregnancy. If it is found that your child needs assistance, he/she will be provided with the reccommended services. This is free up until age 3. At 3 years,the school district takes over and reccommends a course of action. My daughter at 2 wasn't saying much either. We went through this process and no further action was necessary. It was found that she had language,she was able to effectively communicate. I was told the actual words would come at her own pace and they were right!! She's in nursery school now and her teacher tells me that she is bright,knows what's going on and can effectively communicate her thoughts. Her words haven't stopped!!! Good luck.

Answer 5

It is possible the child needs to hear clearer words from adults or in some cases that child has/is around children that are too young to form complete words or/and sentences.Leap pads are great and the cartoon Cailou......Put the child in a room with Cailou on repeatedly every day and some afternoons. They wont want to watch it at first but then they will begin to watch and listen.That little boy speaks precise and clear english on their level. The child will begin to even speak and imitate Cailou! It's a cute little show.

Answer 6

Every child is different, but I would have your child's hearing checked to be sure. My daughter is 2 years and 9 months, too, and she speaks in long, complex sentences. I know other children close to her age that speak much less, but I think it is a little unusual that your child hasn't even begun to speak yet.

Answer 7

You absolutely must consult your pediatrician about this. No, it's very atypical (not typical) for a child of this age not to speak. A wide array of problems could exist and I can't think of any that wouldn't benefit from finding out about the problem as early as possible and beginning treatment.

Answer 8

I am no doctor, but I would say "yes" because I have two kids and they all were talking by that age, albeit not necessarily clearly. What has the doctor said? The doctor needs to confirm if there's a problem, give the problem a "name", and provide guidance on treatment. No one out here on Yahoo (unless they're a doctor, and how do you know THAT for sure?) is going to be able to do that.

Answer 9

Consult the pediatriciasn immediately. My daughter is 18 months and has the same issue but she had health problems from birth. They may want to start your child in a toddelr speach therapy or a mommy and me playgroup. (or daddy and me) My daughters speach therapist will actually visit her at daycare to do the sessions when she starts attending. For now they come to our house to conduct the sessions. I can not express how important it is to get your child the developmental help he/she needs now before you are fighting a never ending uphill battle.
Please feel free to email me if you would like any therapy suggestions you can do at home.

Answer 10

I know a little boy EXACTLY like this. the doctor said to the parents there is nothing wrong with the boy he will talk when he is ready, now if he turns 5 and is still not saying simple words then comes the worry. the family didnt talk to the boy in baby talk they used full english words to talk to the boy and after he turned 3 he began to talk I dont him anymore I dont know how he is doing but I am sure things worked out... dont worry when a child is ready... they are ready.