he is a twin and his sister talks more than him and the few words he does say are one syllables, like no, juice, etc... he acts very frustrated when i can't understand what he wants. his sister says small sentences like i can doooo ett. is that ok to not make sense to anyone else but me. they have some kind of "twin"talk they do, they understand each other buti'm clueless!! he is just worryin me since he's not putting 2 words togther like her, are there any sites that give info on thier devolpment, or does anyone have experence advice. i do encourage making them say what they want instead of freakin out, but he gets more frustrated. and does being a win have any reasons???
2007-07-22 02:33:37 · 15 answers · asked by amber l+5KIDS 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
All kids speak in their own time, they are all different. If he has a sister that is kind of speaking for him or if he is already having his needs met by you then why does he need to talk. My son has a hearing impairment so I am always sensitive to this. He is 2 1/2 and I have been working really hard on making him understand and learn language. Don't worry, all of a sudden one day he will just surprise you and start talking. My son seems to be afraid he isn't doing it right so he either says things softly or not at all sometimes. Between the age of 2 and 2 1/2 he has done amazing things and is speaking much better than some of my friends kids. Just start making him ask for things. Maybe sister gets juice when she asks and you wait a little longer to see if he will try to communicate. Just keep encouraging him, it is okay if he gets a little frustrated. If he isn't speaking by 3 then you should take him to a speech pathologist to have him tested.
Twins do develop their own speech which may delay his normal speech a little. Sometime twins are born premature, this can also cause delays.
2007-07-22 05:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by FLMomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would think because they are twins they will do everything at the same time but they are still two individual people. I am not speaking on experience because I don't have twins but my best friend does and she said her daughter was more advance than her son. An not that he was not equally smart but he just took his time to do things.
Now they are 13 years old both on honor roll, and very advance for their age. So just let him do it on his time but don't baby talk him. But if it really brings concern you are the mom talk to their doctor and she what they suggest.
I am a strong believer when in doubt call the doctor.
2007-07-26 02:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by My Three 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this web site for developmental markers:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/
I personally don't think anything is too unusual about this. My oldest son spoke very few words at this age. He just pointed and made sounds. When he was just before his third birthday he suddenly started talking in complete sentences!! He is still a very observant person and doesn't jump right into a conversation until he has absorbed the information and knows what he is talking about. EC has a good idea to check with Early Intervention to be sure. Your children's doctor can tell you how to contact them in your area.
2007-07-23 01:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by leslie b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he's been relying too much on his sister to communicate his needs.
The next time he wants something, take a deep breath and go SLOW. Help him work the words out. If his sister tries to help/intervene, firmly tell her to let you talk to her brother.
Split them up a bit! Have your s.o. or a family member take sis one direction while you go in another with your son. Take the time, encourage him to talk and help him with his words.
LOTS of hugs when he gets a word right... calm acceptance and correction when he doesn't.
Finally.... remember that not even twins develop at the same pace. Give him love and acceptance and don't compare him to his sister. Encourage encourage encourage.
2007-07-22 02:40:03 · answer #4 · answered by KatJones37 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 05:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going through the same thing with my son. I've been told that girls are much quicker to talk, my mom had two girls and two boys, and she's told me that my sister and I where way much faster in doing things that our brothers.
I called my son's doctor, and he gave me an appointment to evaluate him and discuss whether he'll suggest a speech therapist.
Call your children's pediatrician and talk with him/her and weigh in your options. But don't worry so much, he'll eventually start talking, mine has actually been doing some progress the past few weeks, he's been saying a few more words.
Good luck!
2007-07-22 05:19:54 · answer #6 · answered by Butterflies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twins often have their own language and this sometimes contributes to delayed regular speech. In addition, girls usually develop language skills before boys. However, he should be talking more. Find out who is responsible for Early Intervention in your area. You are entitled to have your child evaluated at no cost to you. Your school district's Special Education office should know, or try the Health Department.
2007-07-22 03:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by EC Expert 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Kids make different acheivements at different times, give him time. If he does not seem to talk very well by the age of 3 then he might have a speech or hearing problem, but that is to be determined by a doctor.
2007-07-22 02:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is still young all children talk at diffrent ages. If you are concerned have his hearing, sight, and a physical done by the family doctor. I wouldnt worrie to much my child is 4 years old and sometimes i caint understand him. But he is getting extremly beter this year. All my other children talked young between 2 and 3 yrs old...
Good Luck
2007-07-22 02:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by Kasey 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not saying this is the case.My friend has a 9 7 and 5 yr old. Shes the worst mother never sits down with him and talks to him, make him talk but his siblings know exactly what he says. When Im there they have to translate for him. If you sit with him everyday and make him talk, he will do it i think. Kids are smart he may be talking like that because hes to lazy to talk normal, to much effort then he gets frusterated knowing ull give up. Its easier for him. Make him do it sit down with a snack, have sis do something else, and work on it every day. Good Luck,
2007-07-22 02:42:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋