When did your toddler begin to talk?

Angelina - posted on 04/29/2012

Hi, My son is 3.5 and talks but not clear and with some words cant find the pronunciation to say it. Normal kid otherwise and hearing it well any suggestions or technique ?

TY so much Angelina

Angelina - posted on 04/29/2012

Hi, My son is 3.5 and talks but not clear and with some words cant find the pronunciation to say it. Normal kid otherwise and hearing it well any suggestions or technique ?

TY so much Angelina

Angelina - posted on 04/29/2012

Hi, My son is 3.5 and talks but not clear and with some words cant find the pronunciation to say it. Normal kid otherwise and hearing it well any suggestions or technique ?

TY so much Angelina

Angelina - posted on 04/29/2012

Hi, My son is 3.5 and talks but not clear and with some words cant find the pronunciation to say it. Normal kid otherwise and hearing it well any suggestions or technique ?

TY so much Angelina

Angelina - posted on 04/29/2012

My son is 3.5 and talks but not clear and with some words cant find the pronunciation to say it. Normal kid otherwise and hearing it well any suggestions?



Technique ?



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Shannon - posted on 12/16/2008

my little guy doesn't talk much yet either, but I got the ball rolling with speech therapy (every state should have a free early intervention program). I just want to be sure there isn't anything wrong, and if there is at least we're catching it early. Another thing to get checked is his hearing. Almost everyone will tell you to "just wait" and "boys talk later than girls" but you can't rest until you know something isn't wrong.

Heather - posted on 12/15/2008

I would definitely go ahead with checking some things out if you haven't already. Like others have said, many services are available, often through local school systems, for free or low cost evaluations. I would recommend that you have his hearing evaluated, even if he hasn't had other ear problems that you have known. No other evaluation is really a fair test until you know that he can hear what is being asked of him. And I am an Audiologist, so a bit biased! And then if everything comes up normal, you can move on and work with him without the worries, right?!?

Melissa - posted on 12/13/2008

So far, I agree w/ everyone's suggestions about talking to your son's pediatrician, audiologist, school district/Early Start, etc. Another option I might add would be to get involved with Parents As Teachers (PAT). They work w/ parents who have children from birth-5. It's a free service and they visit you and your child on your schedule, at your home. They do assessments at certain ages/stages and offer fun & educational things to do with your kids. If they do see a delay or issue they will work with you and refer you to services only if necessary. If you want more info about PAT I'd be happy to provide it to you. I have several friends who are Parent Educators. Just send me an email. It's in my profile.

Nancy - posted on 12/13/2008

My soon to be 3 year old was talking in sentences before he was two but my niece is just now talking to where she can somewhat be understood and she is 3 years and 4months.

Nicole - posted on 12/12/2008

My son began talking to me in short sentences, not just words, by 21 mo. He's almost 2 now. He tells us, "I need me (sometimes my) waters." or "I need gabba gabba" meaning he wants to watch Yo Gabba Gabba. "Gabba gabba on now mommy" when it came on the TV today. "I need dinners", etc.. there isn't much he can't say really, it's been pretty amazing for us. If he doesn't know the word, he'll point, we tell him the word then and then he says it and seems to have it. Now, he doesn't say everything correctly. He calls the phone bone, because he can't do Fs yet. He call shoes, Vaa's. If we say to him, you want your Vaa's he doesn't know what we mean, we have to say you want your shoes. He says "eye" for yes, like Irish people or Japanese people. So he has some of his own terms, but he does speak really well.

Have you talked w/your Pedi about it? How many actual words does/can he say? Is he reaching other milestones? That will give you some idea about his development.
Here is a link on talking milestones I found too:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_toddler-mile...

Best wishes.

Melissa - posted on 12/12/2008

My 20 month old son is barely speaking... he understands everything though! I think I need to be consistant in not anticipating his needs... it's hard when you're facing a tantrum! I need to call the doctor and let her know, I have a feeling she will send out Early Start.

Terri - posted on 12/11/2008

My son didn't bother speaking much until he was a little past 3 because I anticipated his needs. I was the problem, not him. His Dr. told me to stop getting what he wanted until he asked for it and low and behold he found his voice. My daughter spoke at 2 1/2 very clearly. My grandson just turned 3 and talks all the time but babbled for months. One day it seemed he just began having conversations. It isn't always clear to everyone what he is saying if he gets in a hurry.

Really, every child is different and boys are slower to speak than girls.

Tiffany - posted on 12/11/2008

my daughter was speaking pretty much full sentences before she was 2. she was a very quick learner on the speaking part.

Tasha - posted on 12/10/2008

Many boys to start talking later than girls. You are obviously concerned or you wouldn't have posted this. I would reccomend talking to your local school district. They will have a person on staff that will come to your home and talk to you and play with your son to do an evaluation. If he needs services they will set up a time to come and meet with him. From my experiences this gives the child a boost and they take off like lightning after a short time of structured play and a few signs to help ease their frustration. You are paying for these services to be provided through your taxes, you may as well use them.

Sandi - posted on 12/09/2008

My son is 18 months & talks quite a bit (unless you ask him to say something :)

But for the moms of 2nd children speaking slower... that happens sometimes when the older sibling anticiptes all of the younger child's needs (& there is no "need" to speak :) Still get them checked for 'peace of mind', but relax... !

Lisa - posted on 12/09/2008

If you're concerned, talk to your doctor to make sure he's hearing OK. Just like Sheri, My son was 2 and talking in sentences, but my 18 month old daughter has no desire to learn simple words, so I think every kid is different. Sign language was very beneficial with both my kids in reducing frustration for them and me. Also, just talking about anything and everything around the house and out and about with him can help spur his interest in communication. Asking questions even if he may not have the answer and describing what you are doing and why, etc. One day, he'll answer back and amaze you!

Sheri - posted on 12/07/2008

My son (3y8m) was able to communicate with us pretty clearly using signs very early on--by 18m. His language boom (when he started saying a lot of new words each day) happened sometime between 18m and 2y. However, my daughter (13m) is significantly behind where my son was at that age. The pediatrician recommended we get a developmental assessment done because her communication wasn't where it "should be" at 12m. It worried us to think she may be delayed, but we decided to get the assessment done, so we could find out and start dealing with it as early as possible.



I'm not sure if it's a state-related thing, but here in California, the developmental assessment was free. And if they find there is a delay, they will provide services for free. It's better to get the assessment done and find out everything's ok than to let it go and find out later that there is a delay. They say the earlier you catch it, the better. Good luck.

Briana - posted on 12/07/2008

My nephew just turned 3 and just started speaking in sentences. I can just barely understand him. He has no delay, and his doctor is not concerned. They say it's very common for boys to walk earlier and talk later than girls. My 3 1/2 year old daughter was speaking in complete sentences when she turned 2. I don't think you have anything to worry about. All kids are different. It will probably happen all at once.