1 year and 11 month old son still isn't speaking

Question

I have a son who is almost 2 years old and he still isn't speaking, he knows mama, and some words, follows when i tell him to do something, but whenever i teach him he hesitates it, he cries and gets angry. is this normal?

Answer 1

Don't worry at his age . I have  child turning 3 tommorrow and slowely he is getting better at speaking but a lot of words are not pronounced well I understand most words but a lot of it is gabble to others. He knows what I say and seems quite intelligent in many ways. He walked early and is full of energy and I really think he was to active to bother settling down to learn words. Take it gently in order not to upset him and spend time out to read to him saying can you say cat etc then if he says nothing say Cat cat again and move on.  

Answer 2

You should tell your pediatrician so they can assess the situation.  Has his hearing been checked?  Sometimes children who do not hear everything right have problems speaking.  There could also be other reasons as well.  Her pediatrician should refer him to Early Intervention.  They have speech therapists whom have extensive knowledge of the reasons why children may choose not to speak, and they also know how to get them to start talking.  Since he can follow directions I would not think that this is a hearing problem, but that he has some other reason not to speak.  Does he have older siblings?  If so then it is common for the younger ones to speak later because the older children help them get what they want so he does not have to talk.  You need professional help for him.  I never had this problem with my kids so maybe I am not the best for advice.  My first was speaking sentences before she was one.  My second and third spoke hundreds of single words by the time they were one, and before they were two they spoke several words together in sentences.

Answer 3

You both sound frustrated.  It can be absolutely fine to not start speaking until 2 or older, but if you and he can not effectively communicate, he will become frustrated which results in anger and tears.

You could start by doing some sign language with him like it is a game.  Take the pressure off both of you.  Your goal is to communicate effectively, not to have a boy who is within the range of "normal".  Get him tested for hearing, and for cognitive development.  

One of my friend's children didn't talk for a long time either, and he is now enrolling in Maine Maritime Academy.

Answer 4

Do not fret at all. Kids take their time, especially boys. Some kids start talking as late as three. So just take it easy!

Answer 5

Hurry!!! Call Early Intervention.... Even though it's common late talking on boy, it's not normal.... I know it because my son was diagnosed with ASD (Autism) when he was 28 months. I always worried, but even his Dr. @ that time told me he was ok... A lady told me about the Early Intervention program. I registered him. He got evaluated by a group of therapists who mentioned PDD, & sent him to a Developmental Dr who diagnosed him with ASD... Since them he has been receiving occupational, speech & developmental therapies. He is much better now (3 years old), even though he may need therapy intervention for a while...

What I have learned about late talkers is that it's not normal. There are a lot of problems that affect speech: Autim, ADHD, Apraxial, Dialexia, etc... Yes!!! Most of them start talking one day, but they face a lot of problem in the mid time... So, get help for you child... Believe in your mother's instint. If you feel your son needs help to start talking, it's because he needs it....

Early Intervention is a goverment agency that works with children under 3. Most of the service is free or just a small fee. I used to paid just $70/months for: 13 hours of therapies per week, 2 days of the day care per week, all evaluations, nutritionist consultation, & a bounch of equipment that he needs for his therapies. Check your state's information to get them..

Answer 6

Sometimes boys do speak late also u need to talk to him a LOT. as sometimes if no one talks they do not know what to say so they speak late If he says mama 7 some other words he will speak but u should a lot of talking to him ok moreover to counsult a dr is no harm u will be rest assured. Be positive god is there so things will be fine

Answer 7

i wouldn't worrie about it if hes seen the health visiter and she's not worried. my son was exactley the same, he's 3 now and he still doesnt speek as well as other 3 year olds do! boys are lazier than girls and if they have any older brothers or sisters they thend to answer questions and speek for them. if you have ay big worries id take him to a speach therapist and they will be able to tell you if anythings wrong with him.

Answer 8

Hun yes it is normal My son thomas pictured left has severe autism at this age he wasn't talking BUT wasn't playing or following instructions either, when he got to aged 2 and a half he was sent for assesment and was diagnosed with Autism,

Your son gets angry because he is frustrated because he cannot get his point across you say he is NOT talking but then you state he can say some words which to me is normal for his age, continue to talk and read to your son maybe get some basic flash cards and make then into a game for him, he will get there he sounds ok to me

Answer 9

children at this age usually only say a few key words, momma and dada are the tops.  most 21 month old children can say up to 6 words.   patients is the key with toddlers.  what you can do is start sign language with him.  its been proven time and time again, that children can speak far sooner in this form rather than verbal.  only because they don't have the ability to control the motor movement of the mouth muscles.    Children who are taught sign language also tend to have better grammar, and speak alot sooner than other children.  we done this with our two youngest and I  cant even begin to tell you how much of a stress saver it is.  skip over the whole abc thing.  simple words  like food, bottle, juice, potty, things like that.  good luck!

Answer 10

I'm not a doctor sooo you better look for one...

but just my opinion...I think its perfectly normal! you should just take more time with him

Answer 11

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