Stephanie - posted on 02/01/2010 ( 5 moms have responded )
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My son does not talk. He says mama/mom and that is about it. I sit and have conversations with him and read him books. He tries really hard with some thing like thank you or please or even hi/bye. I just dont know what else to do...is it normal for him to not be talking?!? Is it ok?!? Let me know!
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Theresa - posted on 02/01/2010
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this is going to sound crazy but have someone who generally doesn't care for him on an everyday basis try talking to him when you are in another room. i was seriously worried about my son not talking and he seemed like he was trying so hard also. then one day my husband (his stepdad) told him he had to ask him to close the door or it was staying open. aiden said very clearly, "close the door". i almost fell on my butt. my husband does things for him but doesn't always know what he wants, so aiden communicates with him. i always just automatically do it without even thinking.
Jaspreet - posted on 02/01/2010
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My son is 16 months old and he also doesn't talk very much, he says mama clearly but none of the other words. I spoke to my pediatrician and he said that as long as your son understands what you are saying, then he is okay, so don't worry. I agree with other parents, you should just continue to talk to your children and read books because they love to do that. Also another thing you can do is make a game, say milk and show him milk, then show him a cracker and say cracker. You can do the same thing with toys or whatever, I think that might help. I hope I was of some help.
Stephanie - posted on 02/01/2010
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thanks so much!!!!
Sarah - posted on 02/01/2010
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He is still pretty little and often times boys tend to talk later than girls. So I would keep doing what you are doing. Repeat words A LOT throughout the day. "More" is one that I would say ALL the time when we would eat. "Milk" is another one, whenever you go to give him some milk say the word. Hearing the same words over and over helps with them learning new words. Sometimes even learning baby sign language helps with learning how to say the word verbally. If you think there might be something wrong first start with his hearing. Have that checked to make sure he is hearing the words well. If that comes back good then you can do an evaluation for his speech. You local school can help connect you up with how to have him evaluated and if they feel speech therapy would be a benefit they will set you up with that. All that is FREE.
Each child develops at their own rate and from 1 month to another so much can change, but on the other hand if there is something that needs addressing the sooner you get help the better. Follow your gut, you know your child and if you are feeling like there is something not right keep pushing for answers and help.
Kara - posted on 02/01/2010
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some kids are slower than others my boy is 2 and ahalf an still babbles alot and has very few words it sound like your doing all you can keep it up . just letting you know your not alone
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