How do you get your toddler to respond to a question? Yes/No?

Question

My son was diagnosed with a speech delay. (22 months) We've been working our tails off and he's finally speeching a little bit.

The major problem is he isn't understanding stuff when you ask him a question, Do you want your milk? yes or no. He doesn't say anything.

Anyone been there or have suggestions?

Answer 1

You have to demonstrate the process to him. Eg. Mum offers milk and asks Dad "Dad, do you want milk?" Dad replies "Yes, please!" (Nods assent too!) and takes the milk. All smiles. Wait for child to process the information - He may need some quiet, so be patient. Then, ask child. Can follow up with biscuits, etc., but don't overload him with too many questions, as you may just confuse and annoy him. You will of course have to demonstrate the "No thank you" with the head shake too.

Answer 2

My son has speech and langauge delay, he is nearly 6 and doesnt speak yet. For our family we do simple signing that will help, but if he is not understanding what you are saying it swounds to me like he has a delay in undrestaning language as well.

For children with speech and langauge delay, you have to talk to them differently.
For example, if you want him to have a drink. Dont ask him 'do you want milk?' get the carton in 1 hand and a carton of juice (just for example) and hold them and say 'milk' or 'juice'. That way he hasnt got to process too much language and he is more likely to understand better. I know its not the normal way of talking to your child, but we have got used to it. And he will improve all the time. He is still really young and with your help there is nothing to stop him. I would go and see his doctor again and tell him of your worries. He will be able to put you intouch with a speech therapist.
I know how you feel, I am a bit further down the line from you and it does get better its all about adapting.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Have they evaluated for any other issues, such as a processing delay?

In the meantime, show him the item...ask him using his name.....Aiden, do you want milk? put some in his cup...put the cup in front of him...Aiden, do you want milk? Yes, please (cup in front of him)...take it away....or No, Thank you. This tends to get a response in kids with speech or processing delays better than just asking the question. The visual prompts tend to be very helpful.

Answer 4

I'd not be too concerned, yet. My youngest grandson is, at the age of 2 1/2, still somewhat delayed in his speech. So was his aunt. His aunt is now an adult and is completing her MBA, while she co-ordinates planning in a nationally important project. He, meanwhile, allows his older sister and cousins, to communicate for him (as his aunt did). Many children suffer from speech delays, due to the propensity of parents to plonk them down in front of the TV. Speech needs practise and this can only happen if the family TALKS to the youngster!

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Answer 6

Instead of asking him to speak teach him hand gestures or just nodding and shaking his head. If he alread understands yes and no by nodding and shaking your head, say yes as you nod and no as you shake.

See if there are signing classes near you. I know hes not deaf but this will teach him new methods of communicating as it may be frusterating for him not knowing how to get the message across.

Hope this helps

Answer 7

Start with one, not both. No is easier for them. When you offer something, and they make it clear they don't want it (by pushing your hand or turning their head) then say 'NO' with fun intonation, shaking your head back and forth. You are saying it for them. Pull it back and say 'NO'. Work on having them repeat you. You can practice this one alot offering things you know they don't want. Use visuals, not just words. He may have trouble processing the question, so be patient.

Answer 8

i would show him the options like have a cup of milk and ask do you want milk? and that way he sees what is being offered and not confused. also if he doesnt you can always put the milk back in the frig.

Answer 9

Hold the milk close to him and say "Yes?" then pull it away or put it down and say "No?"
If he reaches for it say "Yes." and give it....do tins with other things too....a leaf you have picked up in the garden, a cookie, a bear...whatever...he'll get the message.

Answer 10

Try giving him a choice. Show him milk and water or juice. Let him reach for the one he wants.

Yes no seems so easy for you but is obviously difficult for the baby.