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"Toddler Talking in Sentences"
Asked by J.F. from Nashville
on June 23, 2009
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My son is 2 1/2 years old and I find that he is not talking in sentences. He does say mommy and daddy he says his sister's name Taylor. He does say one-two word phrase...
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- He is talking in sentences :-). Just not long ones. "Big Bird Cry. is a sentence. It takes a while longer for boys to get a hang of things, most of them. My little boy...
- My youngest brother is mentally challenged. When he was around 2 he was sick and put in the hospital. It was those doctors and nurses who realized that he was not talk...
- If he understands everything you are telling him, can follow directions, communicates (either by words, gestures, showing what he wants/needs) and is making steady ver...
Techniques to Help My Son with His Spelling Words
Asked by K.P. from Dayton
on March 26, 2009
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I am at my wits end. My sons struggles so badly with learning his words each week, I just simply don't know what else to do. He is a bright boy and has no learning di...
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- My son and i review his spelling words by me reading him the word and he writes it down on the erase a board. He also hated reviewing spelling words. He chooses the c...
- Does he like typing on the computer. A few years ago I tried that with my daughter and it really helped. Good Luck
- Oh my gosh! I am so glad you asked. When I taught 2nd grade my kids got high scores on spelling tests because I used this technique every day of the week before the t...
15 Month Old Speech
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on November 8, 2008
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Our son just turned 15 months. He loves to play peek-a-boo and is very social with us at home. He points to things he wants. He seems to understand what is happening a...
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- Do not wait and see. Have him evaluated. Take him to a speech pathologist. A.
- Hi - it sounds as though the receptive language is there and that is a good sign as receptive language comes first. Continue repeating words and working on sounds, etc...
- My son was the same. He did not start talking until he was 18 months. But once he did he started talking in sentences in a week. It was amazing. As long as he is d...
My Hyper 2 Year Old Has Not Yet Begun Talking Even the Slightest Bit!
Asked by A.D. from St. Louis
on September 2, 2009
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I'm really looking for some guidance, my son, who just turned 2 in July wil not talk. It is not a matter of him being shy, he is very hyper, even with people he is not...
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- Do you have a regular pediatrican?If so your dr. should be documenting his progress and at anytime there is a concern it should be followed up.He is 2 now and how many...
- First have his hearing checked if you have not already done so. Then apply for First Steps. If he qualifies (which it sounds like he should), they provide free to very...
- When we moved to Germany my 2nd was 8 months old. we lived there for three years. she did not mutter a work till she was 2 1/2yrs. We spoke English inside the walls of...
Speech for Toddler
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on February 29, 2008
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Hi,
My toddler has been attending speech at Baylor and I was thinking of seeking some private speech therapy. He has been picking up alot with Baylor, I wanted to ...
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- Hi J., I have been a speech-language pathologist for the past 15 years. My private therapy is conducted in Frisco. I also offer a group program at Custer and 121 (...
- My son went to Janice Hardin ###-###-#### for four years starting a age 2. She is great. When the dentist told us to call her to work on a tongue thrust, she was hon...
- J., Just wondering if you have checked into services through the school district. Frisco has an excellent Special Education department. Depending on the situation, ...
Talking
Asked by B.R. from Jackson
on April 10, 2007
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My son is 19 mos old. He babbles but is not talking like a lot of the other kids his age. He's never really had to talk, everyone does everything for him. My other ...
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- If you are worried about your son's speech skills...get it evaluated by a certified speech pathologist (SLP). Don't brush off your concern about your son not verbalizi...
- My brother did not talk untill he was about three. But my oldest brother was probably 7 too when my other brother was that age. So Bryan would talk for Bobby so he rea...
- B., Both Brenda and Katie have it exactly right.... get him tested!! If you, as his mother, are concerned, there is a reason for your concern. Act on it! The wors...
Advice to Advance Speech Delay Son to Spec. Ed. K or Keep in Spec. Ed Preschool
Asked by A.P. from San Francisco
on June 7, 2009
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I have a 4 yr. old son with speech & language delay. We went thru the school district and he had an IEP and he was enrolled in special ed. preschool with speech therap...
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- I am currently teaching kindergarten. Just thought I would inform you that many school districts are doing away with the Class Size Reduction due to California budget...
- I think you should go with your gut. Only you really know your son, and know what is best for him. A couple of my kids have late birthdays, and I have started them, ...
- I think it's better to NOT move him forward. Especially since he is small---if he is small, has speech difficulties, and is behind in school, how does being in a highe...
Talking
Asked by A.K. from Evansville
on November 10, 2006
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my son will be 3 in march of 07. he is talking a few words. but he does not make complete senteces yet. i was wondering if this was normal and when will he start makin...
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- I wouldnt worry a whole lot right now. My youngest son was the same way at that age. Every time I gave him a cookie (or whatever it is you are giving him) I would pr...
- My son did the same thing,I don't honestly think it is anything serious but you may want to discuss it with your pediatrician. My son is now 5 and while he does talk i...
- i would have him evaluated for first steps or early intervention of some sort. my daughter was only using single words at that when she turned two, and her ped had her...
Speech Delayed
Asked by R.B. from Phoenix
on January 28, 2008
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My son just turned two and he's still not really talking. He says the first sound of words, but that's all. For example, ball is ba, water is wa, drink is dr. No se...
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- My son will turn two in two weeks and he is not talking iether. I had the same thing with my older son who is a little over three. My older boy didn't start talking un...
- Hi, My friend is a Speech Language Pathologist and said what you have described is concerning and she suggests that he be evaluated. What area do you live in? She s...
- Hi I have a 6 yr old that has the exact same problem. Definitely speech therapy to start off with. My oldest had everything checked out since she was 2. They are now c...
2 Year Old(28months) Question on Verbalization...
Asked by V.B. from Lansing
on December 12, 2006
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I was just wondering if there is anyone out there who has a child around my little one's age. Although she nearly knows everything we tell her to do..or ask her in boo...
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- When you talk to her do you talk baby talk? because thats wat alot of mothers do but i wouldnt worry kids do things at there own pace talk to her like you talk to olde...
- HI, I have a 3 1/2 year old boy and he still doesnt talk well. I have had him checked out for it since he was about 2 1/2. Most people say that they all just develop ...
- If you are worried about your daughter's speech skills...get it evaluated by a certified speech pathologist. This can be done for FREE through early on of MI (the org...
