My son will be two in a couple of weeks. He babbles a lot, but doesn't talk. Well, he says variations of daddy, but that's it. I notice other kids his age talking A LOT. Also notice kids younger than him talking more than him. I'm pretty sure his hearing is fine. He can hear me turn on the TV from the other room. He responds to various noises of various levels. I know he'll talk when he's ready, but has anyone else had kids that didn't seem like they'd ever talk?
Thanks Amber
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My mother-in-law had 5 kids, 2 boys and 3 girls. She said the girls all seemed to talk sooner than the boys. And I've had a few other tell me the same thing..
I read that kids learn differently--some kids learn by trying as they are learning--repeating every word. Others learn by listening and absorbing and then it just seems like one day, they're off and talking in sentences. That's how my son was and he has an amazing vocabulary and grammar now at the age of 5. I really wouldn't worry at this point.
I don't think you should be worried just yet! Kids really progress at different paces and we are too quick to compare. Also, I think the babbling is a great sign. I would talk to your peditrician and then keep doing what your probably already doing -- encouraging him/her to express herself, repeating words slowly and clearly, etc.
Most children by that age have an average word capacity of around 25-50 words...if your child has quite a bit less than 25 I would suggest getting a hearing test done just to be sure. While your child may be able to hear, it might not be optimal hearing. Babbling and making gestures is a good sign but if you're concerned then you could always contact the Parle Moi Talk With Me program that is run through extramural with speech pathologists (1-877-691-8800). In the mean time, try to engage your child in some pretend play and picture books to try and learn some new words and if you're still using a soother...ditch it. It can inhibit speech development.
Hi Jessakah!
My son would talk very little, prefering to grunt and point. Then he turned two and started talking in sentences! It seemed he was just waiting until he could speak in whole sentences. As long as he seems to understand what is said to him, and he hears well, I would just say be patient.
Hi Anonymous my name is Amber I am the one who posted the question.
Thanks to you all for the advice It makes me feel a little less anxious.
Thanks Amber
I think the fact that he is babbling is a good sign. I think that if he were not saying anything at all, that then you should start getting anxious. But none the less you should go to see a specialist or three. :P you can never have too many opinions.
Not to mention that if there is in fact a speech delay, the earlier they can start therapy, the better. I'd call Parle Moi Talk With Me if I were you...or, come to the Nashwaaksis Library on the 25th I believe...they are coming to do an info session for parents. You could ask some questions there if you wanted to. Not sure the exact date, but give the library a call and they'd be able to tell you.
is it just a drop in type of thing? I think that I would feel pretty comfortable going to something like that too.
Yup! They seem to go there fairly often...they are going to be there twice this month according to my scheduale. Once on the 25th and once on the 30th I think and both times are in the evening around 6 or 6:30...but call the library to double check.
they usually go to the family resource center once a month too i think
Yeah they were at their music program in Marysville last week.
Hi,
Lots of kids talk late, but just to be sure, you should probably bring it up with your family doctor or another health professional. If the delays are limited to expressive language, it's probably not too serious, but if comprehensive language is affected, or if there are delays in other areas, there may be cause for concern. Luckily, with early intervention, they can work miracles. But it's best not to dismiss these things too quickly I think.
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