I've been hearing that through this stage they should be forming short sentences. He understands when to sit down and he babbles when he does try to communicate. Should I wait to see what happens in the next couple of months to see if this improves? He does have a doctor appt coming up next week, but I just wanted to know what other parents go through during this stage.
2007-06-08 14:17:21 · 17 answers · asked by Ruth 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
firstly has the child ever had any ear infections, or pulling/tugging on the ears? my child did at 18 months, and now he has ear tubes, i didnt know any better, i assumed he was fine, but year went by and still nothing, finally i got him ear tubes and saw immediate improvement.
i have a friend also who has a 19 month old who has the same issue, she is sceduled for ear tube surgery as well...its something you need to discuss with your doctor...
my second child never had an issue with speech, at 12 months he said 10 different words, by 22 months he started forming sentences...hes 3 now and perfect as ever.
2007-06-08 16:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by pussykatdoll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three words at 18 months is not bad, from everything I have read. Seems pretty close to average. The fact that he is speaking some is good; I've heard so many parents say their 2-year-old only says one word, and that sort of thing. At the age your son is, understanding is the most important thing, that he is able to follow simple directions and such, and it sounds like he is.
And you will be amazed at how quickly three words turn into five, then ten, etc. SO MUCH can happen with his speech in the six more months before he turns two. My son spoke a handful of words at 18 months, but now that he's just turned 2, he speaks phrases and sentences and talks up a STORM. Seriously, you will be amazed at the difference that half year makes.
2007-06-08 22:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by trufflestomper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter didn't talk at 18 months either.
And then came 19 months...20 months...21 months... She still wasn't even calling my husband and I "mama or dada"...
We finally had her evaluated around 21 months... We figured what was the worst that could come of it? Either they'll say she's fine or they'll say she needs some help. They checked her hearing first, it was fine. Then she saw a speech therapist.... She was found to have a significant delay for her age group...
So, I for one am glad we got her a little help. The sessions with the therapist were fun for her and she learned a lot. It was amazing how quickly her speech started coming in after just a few sessions!
So, ask his ped..... see if there are any concerns.... go with your motherly intuition.... For myself, I just kept thinking something was not right.... and I'm glad I listened to my heart!!
Best of luck to you!
2007-06-09 04:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by elliesmomee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your pediatrician on your next visit. Do you have an older child? I had this problem with my youngest son at about the same age. They are 33 months to the day apart. I had taken him to the Early Chilhood Learning Center where they observed him alone and then with my older son. They found out that my oldest was doing all the talking for his younger brother, giving him no reason to talk, except for one word answers. Check who could be doing this in your family. I was taught to stop people from talking for him and making him speak for himself. Saying " I don't understand what you want or need. Tell me yourself." After a while they will do it by themselves. Good luck and god bless. It will resolve itself.
2007-06-08 21:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by Sherry L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 16mo and he says about 15 words but i am home with him all day so i am able to teach him alot. Not all mothers can do that. If you want him to communicate more I found that signing with my son really helps is vocabulary. All kids are different. You can look on he American sign language website and they show how to say things in sign language. Or you can buy Baby einsteins video, Signing with baby. Teach him the signs for just the words you want him to communicate to you, like eat, sleep, hurt, thirsty, etc. Don't cram him with lots of info at once. Teach one sign at a time. Best of luck!!!
2007-06-08 21:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when my son, now 27 months, was 15 months he didn't use any words and our pediatrician told us to contact our county's early intervention program. since my husband didn't speak until he was 6, our pediatrician thought we should get our son's speech evaluated. our son gets early invention therapy 1 time a week and we pay for private speech therapy 2 times a week. my son is still not talking at all, so we want to do all that we can to help him learn to communicate so he doesn't get frustrated (and we don't get frustrated at not know what he needs, if he is not feeling well, etc). talk to your pediatrician and get an evaluation--it's not going to hurt if there isn't a problem, but if there is a problem than the sooner you catch it the better.
2007-06-08 21:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by stasiakatt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who told you that? That's a trick for two years and older!
At 18 months, no-one expects much speech...he'll pick things up a t a rate of knots once he gets going.
My daughter barely spoke at 18 months, but now she's chatting all the time, putting words together...she just turned two.
2007-06-08 21:24:31 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should be saying more. But all kids develop differently. keep reading to him. Boys usually take longer to talk than girls. If by two, you don't see more, call Early intervention. It is free and they will come and evaluate him for speech. It is a free service, federally funded, and they can give you speech help in your home for him for a yr. I was pursuing it for my 25 month old and in the last month she is talking up a storm. I'm ready to cancel her evaluation.
2007-06-08 21:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by noitall 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my brother had the same problem for two years...we went to the doctor and he said that he just wasn't comfortable talking yet...guess what?-he was right! the doctor said that it's sometimes normal for babies not to talk when they're supposed to. now my brother is a chatterbox and you can't get him to be quiet. also one of my close friends didn't start talking untill she was 4 years old...her parents were worried but the doctors said that it happens sometimes with children, she grew up and is now a speech teacher--sometimes she gets annoying because she won't be quiet.
i hope this helps!
2007-06-08 21:30:12 · answer #9 · answered by salmina2cute4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember worrying about my boy at that age. We still read to him a lot! He's now 9, an A student & a book worm! I think he can spell better than I can now. Boys are slower to develope than girls at that age. It's too early to worry. as long as he makes eye contact & seams aware of who u are, I think you're ok. Best 2 u & your boy!
2007-06-08 21:32:47 · answer #10 · answered by Crab Hand 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋