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18 Month Old Doesn't Want to Talk
My first two daughters were both late talkers. My first born did not actively ... My son was a late talker and once we taught him a few signs (like more, ...
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- Many times babies may not speak until up to 3 years old...then they don't shut up. Just be patient. He will speak in his own time...he is probably just absorbing all...
- Dear P., Your son should be due for his 18 month check up. Please discuss this with his doctor. It may be that he is just a late bloomer, it may be something impo...
- My son was like that, and I was worried too. If he has a quiet personality, he may understand more than he wishes to talk. I took him around his cousins for socializ...
Not Speaking
It helps late talkers. My son also started talking late & the cod liver helped. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Kids speak at different ages, but I would try making noises behind him , where he doesn't see you, to see if he hears you . That would be my first concern. Then if he ...
- Hi B., I think that you might want to talk to your pediatrician. Is your son making any noise at all to hear his voice? Some kiddo's take a while to talk, but if h...
- It is not too early for him to be speaking. I would call Ready Start or your pediatrician. Boys do develop a little slower but he should be saying mama & dada and pr...
Sign Language for 8 Month Old?
She was a late talker to it helped so, so much. But on the other hand, .... My 3 youngest have all been late talkers and sign has been amazing so they can ...
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- I have the Baby Einstien DVD "Sounds & Signs" my son is 9 months old now and he has been watching it very intently for about a month and a half. I have noticed him tr...
- I have deaf parents and sign language was my first language. So when my daughter was born I signed to her often and her deaf grandmother babysat her 3 or 4 times a wee...
- Hi C.! I started using signs with my son when he was about 6 months old. I used "more", "milk" and "all done". Every time I would say the word, I used the sign to...
Soon to Be 3 Not Talking a Whole Lot
If so, I would not be overly concerned. Obviously you want to rule out any medical problem (like hearing lose). Both of my older sons were late talkers. ...
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- Hi S., I would suggest everytime you see something pronounce the name and see if he can repeat it. That is one good way to teach sounds. Get a magazine and just go thr...
- I would set up an evaluation with a speech therapist. I'm not sure what it costs but your insurance might cover it. And if they don't you should be able to go to you...
- In Oklahoma we have a program called Sooner Start. They evaluate children and recognize delays. We had our little J evaluated at about 20 months for not talking and ...
17 Month Old Not Talking? Help?!
My daughter and son were late talkers. Both ended up receiving extra help thru Early On. It is a good program and free. In my area I contacted the Mona ...
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- Hi A., I wouldn't worry yet...but I would consider getting a free speech and language evaluation through the early on program through your school district. Each di...
- Hi A., It sounds like your son is doing just fine. He understands what you are saying and he does say a few words so I wouldn't be to concerned. He could be just a b...
- It sounds to me like you are doing well with helping him develop his speech; I would keep an eye but not be too worried. Each child works at their own pace and as long...
Helping My 15 Month Old to Talk More
No reason to get yourself worked up, Boys tend to be late talkers. My youngest is 28 months today and speech delayed due to excessive ear infections but he ...
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- Focus on teaching him the words for things that he is interested in...perhaps he loves bath time. Use the word bath before during and after bath time and he just migh...
- My 15 month old doesnt talk well either, but he babbles all the time. And, he can scream with the best of them. But, he is so focused on physical things now, that he...
- Sounds like you're doing the right thing. Just keep talking to him, narrate your day, identify things in his world. He's totally normal. Many kids, especially boys,...
Late Talking Toddler
I keep wanting to believe she's just a late talker, and when she starts, she will really start. She was a late walker, didn't do it til she was 16 months, ...
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- T., You did not say what area you live in, but most school districts offer a free evaluation for children who may have delayed development. If that is the case, then ...
- My son is almost 19 months and he does not say a word. Occasionally he will "hi." We think we hear other words from to time to time, but he does not repeat them. Wh...
- My son was speech delayed and still has speech problems. He's 8 y/o and is doing good in school. I would check with his dr and ask him for a referral to go see a speec...
My 18 Month Old Won't Talk!
Aug 21, 2009 ... Your son could just be a late talker but I think it is better safe .... I have frequently heard that boys are just late talkers as they are ...
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- C., Where do you live? You could contact Johnson County Infant Toddler Services and they could evaluate your son, they might have to have a request from your doctor. ...
- I haven't read other responses, but for one thing listen to what your mommy instinct is telling you. I believe 100% that a loving and in tune mom knows if something i...
- Early interventions will help him and your family out greatly.I don't have a child with any special need's but at 18 months his vocabularly of only 3 word's & lack of ...
Slow Talker at Age 5
But because he is a late talker, he will not start till next year. Does any one have any suggestion on how to help him talk more. ...
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- I agree, Healthy families is a great place to start. You could also check with the school system he'll be attending. In Huntington preschool children are evaluated a...
- You can call either Healthy Families or First Steps (I think that's what it's called.) They are free organizations in Fort Wayne that help with the development of litt...
- Is your son in preschool? In Elkhart there is a program called PACE and they work with speech and language therapy through the schools/preschools. Our son attends Hi...
My Son Will Be 2 in July and He Isn't Talking That Much...
Both of my daughters were late talkers and when I say "late," I mean my first daughter did not begin talking until 2 1/2 years of age and my second daughter ...
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- My brother was the same way. He just didn't want to talk. My parents had him tested only to discover he was fine. He is now a pharmacist.
- Have you brought this to the attention of your doctor? If not, do so and if the doctor is worried, contact your states Early intervention program. This program will as...
- Hi J.. I would say not to worry. Talk with your son's doctor when you go in for his 2 yr old well child visit. Any questions or worries... TALK to the DOCTOR about ...
