How much does your 2yo say?

[LaceyKeo]

Quick one as I'm in work.

Got a doc appointment for my 2yo in a couple of weeks. He says "buh-bye" very clearly, he says thank you as "ah-ghee", other than that... He has about five other words he'll say if he's in the right mood and I prompt him. Lots.

I think this isn't right? Xx

 

[Toria111]

My middle child didn't say anything but mama and dada and ta till she was 3. She screamed at me a lot. My eldest was talking in sentences when he was one and I just assumed that's what Maddie would do too. I took her to the GP when she was 2 and a half as I was quite worried. GP made me feel like I was wasting her time. Told me off for comparing to my son, and sent me on my way. Within 6 months though, Maddie was talking, and had caught up with all the other kids. I think they just develop in their own time

 

[Rooster30]

Not very comforting for you, but my 2 year old says a lot. He talks all the time. He's very assertive and can easily tell me what he wants.

 

[littlemonkey]

I have a very chatty 22 month old. I would say personally there isn't much between him and his two and a half year old cousin in terms of their talking. I know my sister has been worried about her boy, but even when she's had him checked every one has been happy with his development.

 

[MrsT2011]

Hi my son has always said lots of words and has a good range of vocab BUT can't speak in sentences which they should be able to join up 2 words by age 2. Bs 2 and a half now and we've been to the health visitors, nursery nurse, SALT drop ins and just had his hearing test which was fine so now on waiting list for speech therapy. It's taken 4 months to get to this point and waiting list could be another 3/4 months so I would start the process now if you have any concerns.
I spent far too long listening to everyone saying he'll catch up but he hasn't - I would check to see if they have SALT drop ins at your children and family centres and start there x

 

[Holi]

My lg says a lot at 18m, however I am aware that's not actually normally! She was quite slow physically like walking but she's been a talker from day dot so that's been her expertise!! Hahaha

She says things like 'where's do-do' 'what's that? 'Cya/hiya mummy' 'up please' 'where's raggy' 'nana/Harry(cousin)

Like I said - very chatty!

Might be a myth but I heard it's common for boys to be on the quiet side!

I would be looking at more what they understand than what's being said - if he understands you well I wouldn't worry

 

[LaceyKeo]

His comprehension isn't bad.

"Caleb, get your shoes" will result in shoes, for example.

He's not even saying "eat", "drink/juice/milk"...

I too, have heard boys are slower to get talking, and he seems to hit his other milestones.

He has a habit of walking around and randomly putting his hand up to his ear (always left).
He doesn't always respond when I call him... I thought it was selective hearing but now, putting little things together I wonder if he has a problem hearing?

I do have a GP appointment in two weeks for him so I should find out more then, just looking to see what others thought in the meantime.

He gets so frustrated at times, and thinking back, it seems as if it's when he's trying to tell me something (may just be projecting that though). Xx

 

[beckyboo1]

My son is 3 in April and has very limited vocabulary. When he has his 2 year check up (well it was around 2yrs 3 months). I asked to be referred to speech and language therapy..

In my area they don't see it as an issue until they are around the age of 3. Like with most things, kiddies develop at different rates. We did have a hearing test though, to rule out and underlying issues

Harry has full comprehension of what we're talking to him about, he just doesn't have the words to go with it.

We were advised to learn some makaton with him (think mr tumble) and although this hasn't helped with his speech, it has helped with his frustration- he picked it up very quickly.

So he now signs for food/drink/milk etc and his frustration levels have def come down

I bought some makaton books from amazon I think- let me know if you're interested and I'll find you the link.

I still think the best bet is contact your HV- they can refer you straight to speech and language. Xxx

 

[kat.]

My little girl turned two in dec and is very chatty and Has just started to sing parts of nursery rhymes aswell but it all of a sudden come on from the odd couple of words about two months before her second birthday, I was worrying too as my friends son (2months older) was well ahead still is and is now counting to ten but I really have learnt every child is different and will learn at different times but if you are still worried just keep pestering til someone listens xx

 

[Rooster30]

My son sings whole nursery rhymes and has a large repertoire - but singing has always been his thing. Songs settled him to sleep when he was little and was humming all of Wheels On The Bus & Twinkle Twinkle from 10 months old. He now, for some reason, likes to routinely sing the Alphabet before bed. He can count to 14 and knows a lot of colours and knows makes of cars better than I do! (His dad's influence!). He is exceptionally communicative and very very well spoken, so not really a benchmark to measure against for comparison reasons.

However, his gross motor skills are not great. He will not jump or run for example! And he didn't walk until 14 months old. He's just very very good at speech and has a head like a sponge, like his dad.

As others have said all children develop at different rates. Speak to your HV for some guidance or reassurance

 

[LaceyKeo]

I've done the stupid thing and spent last night googling.

I usually google, because I'm really good at applying logic to googles "you're dying" evaluations, and realise it's a complete worst case scenario.

However.
I actually genuinely in my non-medically-trained opinion am now wondering if my son may be autistic.

Thank you for all your comments ladies. I think I said before, he has hit his other milestones, he's a generally bright, happy child. People are always "aww-ing" at him... If he is autistic, I think it's only mild, and in my sensible head I'm honestly not overly worried as I don't think it's like, a drastic case.
On the surface I'm scared though...

We'll see, I guess.
HV contacted me yesterday, I'm getting some questionnaire posted to fill out so I can then book his two year check up.

I'll keep the makaton in mind, and try a couple simple bits with him. If he picks up on eat/drink/sleep, I'll see how far I can expand it.

Thank you ladies xx

 

[H16]

Hopefully he is just a slow learner at talking hun, some kids are. My friends little boy got referred to speech therapy at 2 and half as he was barely talking and now he chats loads. All kids are different, my little girl says loads at 14 months but she is very very advanced in her talking and behind with her walking so it evens out whereas my friends child of 14 months barely talks but has been walking since 9 months!

It is good to get things checked into if you have worries and hopefully your mind can be put at rest x

 

[Iwant3]

I am a childminder so have contact with numerous 2 year olds - their speech development varies considerably! I have a 2y4m old boy who can only blow raspberries and say mama and dada! Which my own 10 mo can do! but on the other extreme I have a 2y5mo that can speak in full sentences and sing all the words to let it go! I also have a 3y5mo that can speak in sentences, just - but doesn't pronounce everything correcty and will add letters to words like for 'eat' she will say 'weat'.

They all develop differently and some suddenly develop rapidly going from a few words to full sentences in just a few months!

My own daughter went to her 2y check with the hv when she was 2y4m and they were concerned about her speech - and said would call back in 3 months to see how things were - by that call there were no concerns

 

[NatEvz]

My son didn't say a word until he was 2 1/2. It was a major worry for us as hubby's brother is severely autistic. We were referred to speech therapy, which was ok but didn't make a huge difference. He said odd word after that but by the time he was 3 you wouldn't even know there was ever an issue. He's nearly 4 now and he never stops. Yet my daughter has just turned 2 and has been stringing sentences together for a good few months.

 

[Emily0505]

Cam is very good with his speech and generally speaks in full sentences up to seven or eight words at times. It is eas to understand him and his pronunciation is very good too - he has developed a slight american twang at times though! haha!

My cousin's little boy turned two in December and he barely says anything but is a very quiet boy in general. I spent some time with them on friday and he said asked for juice when prompted by his mum, but I couldn't understand him at all.

All children do develop at different rates as he above examples go to show, but certainly have a chat with your hv if you are at all worried.

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