He is 4 years old and can't form words that well. His mother neglects him, and he's not even in school yet. His mother had to put him into a daycare because his mother and father's work scheduale couldn't work around the school's. He's in a daycare, and that's not teaching him anything. He get's frustrated because he wants to talk and express himself, but he cannot. He can't even really say his name properly and he wasn't taught to pay attention or be disiplined. I dislike my aunt for this, it's mainly her fault. He is not autistic or anything. He reacts as a normal child, but he can't speak too much because he wasn't taught to do so. Is there a way that we can help him begin to talk? Will it be alittle hard for him?
2007-11-03 12:41:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
yes it will be little hard for him but after he will keep practicing it, it will not gonna be hard for him.
first u have to taught to say some easy word like how to say hi, bye, hey, hello, or mom, dad, or something like that. ok.
first thing i will tell u is that dont teach him how to say bad words. i kno u wont gonna teach him bad words but i just telling u.
(u are very good girl cuz u understand others feeling. i like u. cuz i have some cousin who is really mean to me who never ever talks nicely. well i really like you)
GOD BLESS YOU!!
BYE!
2007-11-03 12:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by Shugufta 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he a bit clumsy as well? The frustration sounds a lot like your cousin has dyspraxia, and will need therapy to learn to overcome it, although it isn't something that can be totally cured.
You can help him by getting him to watch your mouth when you say simple words, saying them many times in a row so he can try them out and mimic you. When he starts to pick up a few words this way, model 2 word phrases for him, nice and clearly. Keep your speech to him simple and encourage him to respond to what you're saying either by copying you or trying to say something else. If you can work out what it is, repeat it back to him, pronounced properly, so he gets a payoff for the attempt.
He really needs professional help if it is dyspraxia. I hope you can encourage your aunt to look into it.
2007-11-04 04:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by Joanne O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin's son is just like that. He is a sweet fully functional child but he can't talk very well and he is 7. When he started school he was diagnosed Autistic. Your 4 year old cousin may be autistic or have some other medical condition.
2007-11-04 01:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Julie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay talking is not something that is taught, but in his case he will have to be with him being four years old. It sounds like he has some developmental delay with his speech. You need to tell your aunt that her son needs to be evaluated by a speech therapist so they can tell you exactly what may be going on, and get him some therapy started. My daughter has a speech delay, but as a result of a serious illness so I think that is what you should do.
2007-11-03 20:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by carsgrl2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start talking to him. Talk to him every time you see him. Try to get him to respond with words. If he doesn't know the words tell him what they are. It will take time. This little boy will be at a severe disadvantage when he starts school unless people start trying to engage him in some conversation.
2007-11-03 19:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you not teach a child to talk? Just not talk yourself, and keep them isolated, with no tv, and no interaction?? I dont understand how its possible unless she locks him in a room all day.. and that would be abusive.
Try notifying Child Protection Services, maybe, to take a look at the situation??? Sorry I cant help with this one...
2007-11-03 19:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Kaaia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋