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| Joshua is 15mo old and says, Mama, Dada, Nana, Papa,Daw (for dog), Kiki(kitty cat), Kuku (for duck) and poo poo. Does some sign language. He does the sign for milk, all done, more, bye bye, water. He claps for 'yes' and shakes his head for "no". If he wants something he grabs my hand and pulls me where he wants to go. He points to what he wants but does not even try to say the words. He does not imitate when you tell him the word, he just claps and laughs if that is what he wants. He does a lot of "babbling". But that's it, so he communicates but not speaking words much. I am asking if this normal for boys? I have friends who have girls and they are talking up a storm! Calling Joshua by name, saying the words for all body parts (Joshua just points to them) and so on. I have heard that boys talk later than girls but the dr. says that not true. Joshua has been an early learner for everything else (walking at 8mo). Any advice? |
| Posted by D on 11/10/2008 09:56 AM
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| Hi Julie! My son, Nicky, is also 15 months. He only says a few words...mom, dada, hot, truck, dog, duck, quack, moo(for a cow). At our last dr. apt she told me that he is right on schedule. I think every child is different. If Nicky wants something...ex. for me to pick him up, I make sure I look at him and say, "UP!" He also does a lot of babbling and like I said I think every child is different. Maybe when he pulls you towards what he wants make sure you say it to him...book, drink...whatever it may be. The great thing is that Joshua is communicating with you. Remember, every child is different and I think he sounds "normal"...at least on trach developmentally speaking. |
| posted by Karin on 11/10/2008 10:13 AM
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| That is normal for your child Julie. Actually he shounds like he is on the right track! My son is 2 1/2 yrs old and is just now really starting to sat more words and some sentences. He does still babble and have his own language at times. But, this is all normal.. Don't worry to much. Just keep reading to him and teach him new words... They all develope at different times. And boys talk later than girls.... |
| posted by Suzanne on 11/10/2008 11:11 AM
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| don't worry your son is fine! Doing great and will speak more as he gets closer to two. |
| posted by roxanne on 11/10/2008 01:05 PM
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| I know how you feel. My son is 12 months, and he is the complete oposite of your son. He is saying dada, dog, duck, Papaw (grandpa), hi, bye, cat, balloon, ball, whats that, light, bad dog, bottle, Gidget (the name of one of our dogs), fish, and a bunch more words that I cannot think of off the top of my head. He has even said his doctor's name Hamzah. So he is talking just fine, even a little ahead, according to the doctor. But he did not crawl untill 9 and a half months, and like I said he is 12 and a half months and is not walking on his own. So he seems to be just fine, but taking his time with some things. I would not worry. I just thought I would let you know that some kids excell in some areas and others excell in others, while some just do it all, and some take their time doing anything. They are little people and will do what they want when they feel comfortable or they feel it is needed. Please don't worry yet, just keep teaching and enjoy him. Especially if his doctor is saying nothing is wrong. I do understand that you want the best for your child and for them to do their best, I do also. I worried when he would not crawl untill he did. I was hearing about all these other kids walking before he even crawled. Everything will fall into place. |
| posted by Kim on 11/11/2008 02:05 AM
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Wow! I am starting to worry a little after reading everyone's responses! My son is 2 years old and he does say quite a few words and more it seems each week. He is just starting to put two words together. He does know what everything means and can follow directions with many steps i.e. "Please put mommy's phone back in her purse" He gets it all, but doesn't say everything he understands.
So, I would definitely not worry if your son is saying all of those words and is only 15 months...great job! |
| posted by michelle on 11/12/2008 08:37 PM
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My son is 19 months and seems to be just a little ahead of Joshua. I agree with the other moms, it sounds like he is doing really well. I'm not a doctor or a speech pathologist, but I would just recommend to keep talking to him and teaching him new things.
I took a very short baby sign language class, and in the class we were told that by the time babies are two they understand something like 200 words, but they can only say a limited number of those words. That is precisely why we went with sign language and it has helped enormously.
I'm starting to ramble, so I'll cut it off here. It sounds like you are doing a great job, keep up the good work!!
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| posted by Liz on 11/13/2008 09:52 PM
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My middle son was very delayed in his milestones. He did not roll over until 6 mos, sit up until 11 mos and took a first step at 18 mos. Even on his second birthday he would not say mama! His only words were "eat" and "dada". At his two year check up I expressed my concerns and his frustrations to commuicate to his peditrician and she referred him to a speech therapist. Next month he'll turn three and he has completely caught up in all areas. I think once they catch on they quickly catch up!!
Try not to worry if your child is not as "advanced" as his peers. Sure, be cautious...but each child really develops at their own pace. I certainly would not be concerned about it him since he is speaking and able to communicate with you. |
| posted by julie on 01/21/2009 12:59 PM
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| my son just turned 3yrs old.. He didn't really start talking until around 2 1/2 yrs old. He does still babble sometimes but, over all we can understand him.. In my experence girls talk sooner than boys but, boys moiter skills are sooner than girls.. At least that is the way it was with kids and my sisters kids and my sister is a kindergarten teacher. I took my son to ears, nose and throat dr. and had his hearing tested and it was fine. Took him to a speech pathologist and she said he was fine just to work with him.. Just make sure you keep reading to them and when taking off their clothes tell, them what you are doing.. Go to the grocery store and point out things. Go outside and point out things while taking a wallk.. Like "did you hear that dog", "do you see the sky", that kind of stuff. Now, just got to get the potty thing down! Don't stress out to much if they are saying some things, a little is a start. My daughter at 2 yrs old was already talking in sentences, and you could understand everything she said. Boys are just different.. My daughter walked later than my son did. He walked at 7 months and she didn't until around 10 months. |
| posted by Suzanne on 01/21/2009 01:25 PM
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| my son started putting words together after his 2nd b-day, and I was quite worried about it...he's 2 1/2 next month and talking up a storm...we can't believe it's the same kid! Your child is fine - everyone develops at their own pace. |
| posted by on 01/23/2009 03:16 PM
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| I agree all is well. all start at different times.. |
| posted by Suzanne on 01/23/2009 04:09 PM
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Your little one sounds right on track!! My son is 17 months and has really no words but he definitely communicates what he wants or needs by pointing or expressions he uses. His sister was a bit ahead of him when she was his age but not by much. She is now 3 and never stops talking...she speaks clearly and has so many words. I remember with her, it was like one day she said nothing and then the next, she was using all kinds of wording and sentences. Don't worry....sounds like everything is perfect! |
| posted by joyce on 07/11/2009 02:50 AM
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The key to toodler speach is to talk to them. If they use baby talk it is okay but don't baby talk back to them. Sign language is good for infants but once your child starts forming a vocabulary make them say the word not just sign it. My son is 22 months and has a very extensive vocabulary because I talk to him like a person not a baby. He still has baby words for certian things but I say the word correctly so he hears and knows the correct form of the word. Nothing is wrong but we are there teachers until the reach school and even then we play the biggest part in there lives so just treat your child like a person and they will develop at their own rate because all children are unique individuals.
Karen (Early childhood Development) |
| posted by on 08/02/2009 01:24 PM
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see if you school district has a PPCD program.. My son is going in the fall and he is 3 yrs old... |
| posted by Suzanne on 08/02/2009 04:57 PM
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my oldest didnt talk until he was 5 becasue he couldnt hea that good n plus his addnose were bad n his tonsils all so came out as well n got tubs in n now he talks now but my 15 months not talking yet nether when he wants something he will get my hand and take me to it like the ice box y child sounds like he doing great |
| posted by april on 08/07/2009 10:10 PM
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my oldest didnt talk until he was 5 becasue he couldnt hea that good n plus his addnose were bad n his tonsils all so came out as well n got tubs in n now he talks now but my 15 months not talking yet nether when he wants something he will get my hand and take me to it like the ice box y child sounds like he doing great |
| posted by april on 08/07/2009 10:10 PM
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omg! i wouldnt worry at all! it sounds like your son is just where he needs to be developmentally. if anything id say hes alittle ahead of the average 15 month old. |
| posted by MORGAN on 05/16/2010 12:02 AM
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