Question:
writes: > Newsgroups: alt.parenting.solutions > My first born began speaking at a very early age. His oral skills continue > to excel to this day. > My 2nd son at 1.5 yrs, although seemingly of equal intelligence and > advanced in every other way, does not yet speak. Maybe he’ll mutter an > occasional ‘dad’. He knows whats going on, and participates in family > fun but no words yet. Anyone out there with similar experience? Is that > ‘normal’ and I was just spoiled by son #1’s early oral skills? > When should we start to ‘worry’????
Although I am not an expert in this area I have observed a similar situation with my nephew and a friend’s child. In both cases these boys didn’t speak until almost 3. The parents were getting really concerned and basically wouldn’t give the child what he wanted unless he asked for it. The children used other forms of communication, (hand motions, eye contact and a whine) which the parents were experts at reading. Once the children decided they wanted or needed to talk, they caught up very rapidly. You should speak to your doctor to make sure there isn’t a physical problem.
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Not speaking for Intel My first born began speaking at a very early age. His oral skills continue to excel to this day. My 2nd son at 1.5 yrs, although seemingly of equal intelligence and advanced in every other way, does not yet speak. Maybe he’ll mutter an occasional ‘dad’. He knows whats going on, and participates in family fun but no words yet. Anyone out there with similar experience? Is that ‘normal’ and I was just spoiled by son #1’s early oral skills? When should we start to ‘worry’????
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My son didn’t really start talking until he was 2, and didn’t put together full sentences until he was about 2.5 . My daughter talked when she was about 1.5 and puts together complete and full sentences now and she just turned 2. That’s what makes ‘em unique. You only need to be concerned if your child does not make eye contact with you, or does not attempt to communicate with you in other, non-verbal ways. Good luck to you. Karen Fisch
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