At two yrs of age how many words should a two yr old be able too say?

Question

when a child is two are they supposedt oo be already talking?

how many words should they know by 2?

Answer 1

i have an almost 4 year old and he didnt start saying words until he was 2 and speaking clerly til he was 2 and a half.....i have a 16month old and he says mama dada baba baby and bug.....the speaking isnt important as long as u teach him and tell him what things are.....my son dont talk but if i tell him to get a certain toy he will or give a kiss he will or throw something away....it just depends on the child some children take longer but even if he babbles thats some form of communication just as long as he recognizes things it not problem

Answer 2

It all depends upon the child.  My daughter is VERY bright and maybe says 50 words...however, she knows what many, many words mean (100's of words).  She is just starting to put two word sentences together.

Answer 3

it varies by child and depends on how many languages are being taught.  listen to your child.  if you are still concerned, see the pediatrician.

Answer 4

Hi there!! A 2-year-old should be able to have at least 50 words in his vocabulary and begin to combine two-word phrases with ease.

Here are some strategies that you can use at home:

1) do not anticipate your child's needs or wants. In other words, don't just 'give' the child things without him/her attempting to engage with you.

2) delay your responses to his/her gestures. If the child points to something, allow him to attempt to verbalize the word. After 10 seconds, if he is having trouble retrieving the word, you can model it for him.

3) Modify your language if necessary. Use clear and short phrases, if needed. And always give the child the correct word if s/he is still using 'baby talk' words.

4) Read to him/her!!! Show them pictures, point to the pictures, have the child identify them, have the child name them....

5) Describe what you are doing. For example, if your child is next to you while you are washing dishes, you can say out loud what you are doing, even in a song! (e.g., "soap soap the dishes, now we rinse rinse rinse the dishes, aaand we put them to dry! Dry dry dry!)

6) Use parallel talk. This is pretty much the same as above, except you are describing what THE CHILD is doing.

7) Be very encouraging when the child actually does use real words to communicate.

8) Expand the child's verbalizations. For example, if s/he says 'ball' you can say 'yes, green ball.' If s/he says 'green ball' you can respond 'yes, big green ball,' etc. This will allow the child to also understand expanded sentences.

9) Be patient.

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If you have any questions or want more specific examples, feel free to contact me. Also, if you are really concerned about his language, you should contact an early intervention agency in your area. They will evaluate him for free. If he qualifies for services, they are also free.

Answer 5

Children vary enormously in when they begin to talk. At 2, one of mine could only say a few words like mum, dad, cat, dog and wasn't much better at 2 1/2. By 2 and 9 months, she was speaking full sentences with correct grammar and turned out to be very bright indeed. I always thought she simply wasn't willing to talk until she knew she could do it properly. My mother later told me that I had done the same thing. If your child knows what you're saying to him/her, don't worry - talking will come and then you'll wish s/he'd shut up once in a while!

Answer 6

i have a 2.5 year old son and a 19 month old son. my 2.5 year old talks in complete sentences and says at least 200 words. very intelligent. my 19  month old can say about 30 words. but i have a niece that is 3 weeks older than my 2.5 year old and she cant talk in complete sentences, and only says about 50 words. so it depends on the child and how much time the parent spends with the child. I read to my children several times a day. (im a stay at home mommy) and i  talk to my children a lot. so they pick up on the words im saying.

Answer 7

I work in the two year old room at a daycare, and all two year olds are different. Some speak so well you would think they were adults, and others still grunt, cry, point, pull at your pants for attention. An early two should be able to say mommy, daddy, help, eat, thirsty, or words that are somewhat simular, an older two should be able to tell you he or she needs to go to the bathroom, is hungry, and exactly what he or she wants and or needs.

However...As some children mature later than others, and my oldest son was delayed, you should not lose hope if the child is not talking at age two. My oldest son did not speak in full sentences until he was three. I assure you he is on high honors and a brilliant child.

But..My younger son is autistic and he is 8 years old. He still does not speak very much. I can tell your worried so here are some warning signs.

1. does not like to be touched or comforted.

2. does not like to play with others.

3. likes to look in and at shiny objects like spoons, windows, mirrors, etc.

4. does not make eye contact.

5. does not make effort to please adults.

6. does not respond to his or her name.

7. does not show fear when faced with things that can and will hurt him or her, such as hot objects, or strangers, etc, etc.

8. does not show any anxiety when separated from his or her parents or care givers.

these are things people take for granted, but they are all very normal for a child to do, if he or she does not do them there may be a delay or a disability that needs looked into.

Answer 8

my son is 2 and a half and he's been speaking sentences since probably 2.

Answer 9

My son is almost 3, and did not start speaking several words at one time until he started to spend more time in daycare. He still does not speak in full sentences. He says Mom, Dad, no, choo-choo, spongebob, nana, woof (this is what he calls our dog), "caw" is a bird, he speaks many words - but definately did not at 2.

I don't think there is a set "number of words your child should say by the age of 2", lol. But they should understand a lot more than they did a few months before.

My son understands almost everything I tell him, and he has for several months. At 2 is when he just began to start talking - mom, dad, etc. , at least very clearly.

I was worried about it for a long time, until my mom told me that my brother did not talk untl kindergarten. He pointed at things and used his hands to express what he wanted, etc. He simply did not want to talk, then one day...he did.

Of course this is not my situation, nor does it sound like yours, but children will talk when they are ready to talk. A really good idea is to ensure that your son or daughter gets lots of playtime with other children their age - it's how they learn to talk and socialize. Adults often use either too much baby talk, or too big of words for toddlers to understand. Of course we don't know this, because we can't understand them ourselves.

Try and get them in a playgroup - craigslist.org will have parents advertising playgroups for children to join, often in the childcare group. If you can afford it, put your child in daycare for at least part time - if he is not already. The more they associate with children their own age, the more they will learn and talk.

Answer 10

i only spoke like 2-3 words at two according to my mom. and i didn't really speak until 3, but i caught up quickly. every kid is different, and as long as your child is understanding you and able to communicate, that child should ok.