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Subject: Two year olds speech ability
Category: Health > Children
Asked by: bluekat-ga
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Posted: 13 Dec 2003 22:45 PST
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Question ID: 286918
I would like a opinion:
1. Should one be worried if a nearly two year old child still does
pronounce any words.
( when he is trying to speak it is  impossible to understand anything
at all............not one word, although one can clearly see that he
is trying to say something he is thinking)

2. What are the options in helping the child in speeding up his ability in speech.

He does not seem to have any hearing problems, he is a very stubborn little boy
- does not like doing what he does not want,he will throw the absolute
worst tantrums if he does not get his way.

His mother seems very competent, and i can see no problems with her as a mother.

In my opinon the boys stubborness is the problem, he wants to do what
he wants to do, and stuff anybody else............
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Subject: Re: Two year olds speech ability
From: ac67-ga on 14 Dec 2003 07:49 PST
 
One thing to consider would be autism.  This is characterized by
problems with development of language and social skills, such as you
are describing.  Of course, it is impossible to make this diagnosis
with such a brief description, but the boy should be evaluated by a
pediatrician with some familiarity with developmental problems. 
Hopefully it is not autism at all, but this type of problem should
definitely be looked into.
Subject: Re: Two year olds speech ability
From: boquinha-ga on 14 Dec 2003 08:09 PST
 
Like ac67-ga, I admit that autism was the first thing that came to
mind after reading your question. Of course, an evaluation by a
pediatrician is important. Should it indeed be autism, there are many,
many resources available for both the child and his family. Best of
luck to you.

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga
Subject: Re: Two year olds speech ability
From: bluekat-ga on 14 Dec 2003 15:00 PST
 
thankyou for your coments.
Subject: Re: Two year olds speech ability
From: hummer-ga on 14 Dec 2003 16:54 PST
 
Hi ac67,

As long as the child makes eye contact, shows affection, and is
otherwise happy, I wouldn't get too hung up on autism. Some kids speak
early, some speak late. Our first son didn't start talking until
nearly 3 years old - he is perfectly fine today, and in fact, has a
son of his own who will be 2 years old in March and guess what? He
isn't talking yet either, but he is bright in every other way (loves
books, etc) and talking will come in time. Hey, why talk? He gets
everything he needs without it - learning to talk is alot of work!

Just my opinion/experience,
hummer
Subject: Re: Two year olds speech ability
From: hummer-ga on 14 Dec 2003 16:58 PST
 
Sorry, I addressed my comment to the wrong name - please correct to:

Hi bluekat,

hummer
Subject: Re: Two year olds speech ability
From: pinkfreud-ga on 14 Dec 2003 18:42 PST
 
I began to talk at an early age, so my parents were distressed when my
younger brother did not speak until he was two and a half. When he
finally said something, it wasn't the usual "mama" or "dada." His
first word was "NO." He knew what it meant, too.

The kid turned out okay. He graduated from college when he was only
eighteen years old. Never was a big talker, though. ;-)
Subject: Re: Two year olds speech ability
From: bluekat-ga on 15 Dec 2003 00:39 PST
 
Thany you for all your coments.    :)

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