my 23 month old not really talking yet she says a couple of words. but my oldest was taking alot at that age. why?
2007-07-25 17:20:53 · 18 answers · asked by jennifer 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
All children are different. As long as she is saying a few words, she should be fine. My daughter was fairly late to talk, but when she started she spoke in full sentences, non-stop!
Bring any questions and concerns you have about her verbal development to your pediatrician when you take her for her 24-month check-up. Your doctor will be able to evaluate if there is anything abnormal going on.
Until then, no worries! Every kid does things at their own pace.
2007-07-25 17:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by jackielemmon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All children are different. The worst thing you can do is compare one of your children to another. They all grow at different rates. Some faster then others. Some slower then others. It is perfectly normal for a 23 month old to have a little jibber jabberish here and there. Just talk clearly to your child and get her to say new words and do little exercises with her to practice her speech. Everything will be fine.
2007-07-25 17:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Liizzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would write down every word that he/she does say. Make an appointment with your Pediatrician to discuss this.
Ask them about any kind of testing/therapy agencies in your area that deal with pre-school children under the age of three. There is a program out there that only deals with kids under three that is free. They come to your home, to test your child, and will come to your home to offer whatever therapy your child may need. Don't let your Pediatrician dismiss this.
Follow up with that agency.
Good Luck to you and your little one.
By the way, I'm not trying to worry you at all. I'm just saying that there are people out there that can work with your child now that can help them along before it continues and really becomes a problem.
2007-07-25 17:29:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should be worried. I am not saying that something is wrong, your child may just be developing differently, but that does not mean that you should not be finding out why! Speak to your pediatrician, if they try to put you off, then go to a new ped. Your child may be completely normal and just be developing their physical skills before their verbal ones or whatever. But if that is not the case, then early intervention for autism, or any other disability can make all the difference. So talk to the experts to make sure. It is better to be overly cautious then to wait a few years and it be to late.
2007-07-25 17:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by mayasmom1204 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All kids are different, you find with your first that you have all the time in the world to sit down and teach them stuff, but with your second child you never find the time to do as much!
My four year has only just started saying sentences herself.
if your worried ask your doctor for a referral to a speech therapist!
good Luck
2007-07-25 17:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you probably heard this a million times. Don't compare every child is different. Believe me I know it's hard not too. That being said mention your concern to your pediatrician. Sometimes they may need a little extra help. This is not uncommon it happens limited speech like i said make sure you talk to your child's pediatrician and him/her should be able to point you in the right direction. good luck!
2007-07-26 05:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by gracie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all kids develop differently, but you may want to get her checked out. Does she engage you in any conversation, even just babble? Will she respond to her name? Does she make eye contact? These are important deveopmental steps, if she is not doing these things she may have a lnguage delay or possible autism. Its better to be safe tha sorry, call her pediatrician and get a referral to a developemntal psycologist or a pediatric neurologist.
2007-07-25 17:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't compare children, first of all.
Your 23 month old may not have to talk to get what she wants. Some people are adept in other means of communicating.
Have you had her hearing checked?
2007-07-25 17:25:26 · answer #8 · answered by budrow54 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are all different and develop at their own pace. More words will come. Maybe your older one does the talking for the little one. Anyway, you should ask your pediatrician just to make sure.
2007-07-25 17:23:32 · answer #9 · answered by true blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have a learning disability. Or she may just be a late starter. Check with your pediatrician and they can solve your worries.
2007-07-25 17:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by browneyesoxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋