2007-09-17 15:02:14 · 10 answers · asked by nubienqueen 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yes, you should be able to understand at least 90% of what your 3 year old says. If you can't I would talk to his doctor to check his development, they may want you to see a speech therapist.
I have worked with many children who have had speech therapy and it does wonders for them and their self esteem!
2007-09-17 15:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My mother has had a daycare for 28 years. I have grown up with all types of children. Some can talk clearly at age 2 and by time they are 4 you can't understand a word they are saying. Each child is different. My 3.5 year old son talks so fast he is hard to understand. I can usually get the jist of what he is saying by understanding a word here and there. The next time I can get every word he is saying. I think if your child is talking and you are able to understand most of the words then you are doing great. When my son has a hard time pronouncing words I repeat them slowly so he can hear and see my mouth move. I make him repeat it a few times and this seems to be helping. Good Luck!
2007-09-18 03:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by D's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule is strangers can understand 50% of a 2 year-old's speech, 75% of a 3 year-old's speech, and 100% of a 4 year-old's speech. The speech sounds don't have to be completely developed, though.
Family members typically understand more of a child's speech than strangers do.
If you can't understand your own child, it's time for an evaluation by a speech pathologist.
2007-09-20 06:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All children are on their own schedules. Most children are easy to understand at three years old, but sometimes those little brains know so many words and are so excited to share them, they leave a few sounds out and they are impossible to understand. Most communities have early intervention programs for children with speech difficulites. Have your child tested and see if you can benefit from one of these. Professionals know what to look for in the sounds and the way the little ones move their mouths to make the sounds. Your doctor should know where to point you.
2007-09-17 15:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by noed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. The 4yr old daughter talks non-stop. The two yr old son hasn't even started talking. My friends also have the same problem. It seems if you have more than one child, the younger ones take longer to develop as they haven't had your undivided attention as with your first. In your case however, talk to a speech pathologist and see about making an appointment to help him with his speech.
2007-09-17 15:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
2007-09-17 15:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jen F 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 3, you're too young to be having children.
2007-09-17 15:10:11 · answer #7 · answered by sundsqk321@sbcglobal.net 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. it depends on your child some learn skills later that others in life.
I will come in time
2007-09-17 15:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some times. if they are behind on there speach then no. they cant talk that well. talk to your kids doctor.
2007-09-17 15:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by falon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nahhh things come with time, and all children develop differently....
2007-09-17 15:07:52 · answer #10 · answered by blah 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋