No speech at 26 months

[sammi123]

Hi, my daughter is just over 2 and has no words just babble I'm getting really worried now she has been to see a speech therapist just after she turned 2 and she doesn't want to see her again until December...my daughter has a very good understanding and loves her books...but when I try and get her to say a word she will cry I'm really trying I just don't know what else to do when I look in google its always boys that seem to be the late talkers....then I'm worrying something's not right. Is anyone going through the same thing I'm hoping her speech will come all of a sudden. Thanks Sam x

 

[Misstrouble19]

was she a early walker maybe thats why shes a late talker?? my son is totally opposite his speech has always been better hes almost 16 months and still no first steps!

 

[sammi123]

Hi no she didn't walk till 13 months, my friends daughter was talking really early and didn't walk until 18 months. X

 

[Misstrouble19]

if she has got a speech problem its better sorted now rather than later does she say mom an dad an stuff like that?

 

[sammi123]

No she doesn't say anything apart from loads of babble she is sort of saying hi but not on demand won't say any word on demand gets upset if I ask her to say anything..

 

[Septie]

Our situation is a bit different, as our sons grow up in a trilingual environment. But just wanted to add that our firstborn's speech really took off (literally exploded) at some point between 2 and 3 years (I seem to remember that he was not very verbal at 2) - even though his understanding was very good even prior to this. So it may be similar for your girl - it certainly is encouraging that she understands so much!! Also, perhaps she has "performance anxiety" - if she is crying when asked to say something? Maybe stop asking for a while, just pronounce things clearly and keep talking to her? Do her babbles sound like language/sentences ifkwim? My LO is a year older, and still babbles quite a bit when playing by himself lol. While I wouldn't worry too much yet, it's great that you are already under observation, just in case:hugs

 

[Septie]

I just saw your follow up post that she doesn't say mom/dad. Did the speech therapist comment on that at her 2 year appointment? I really feel for you But I still think it's important to hide your stress about this from your daughter...

 

[LPF]

The fact that she's babbling is good. Don't put any pressure on her at all to say words, never say 'say mummy' etc. jut do lots of games, play, reading etc and overemphasise key words, sing nursery rhymes, slow your speech down, over articulate words so she can see your mouth move, keep the tv off, no dummies etc.

The SLT has probably told you all that already (I'm a speechie) but keep going.

 

[SerenityNow]

My oldest DD was only saying a couple words at 2 and then was speaking in full sentences by about 30 mo. I think part of it was just from her personality, she doesn't do anything on demand and doesn't like to do things poorly.

I wouldn't worry, there is such a range for when kids do things and if it ends up that there is a problem a lot that can be worked out with speech therapy.

 

[Fraggles]

My eldest never said much and alot was babble then suddenly he got a few words after 24 months but he suddenly hit 30-32 months and wow he never shuts up. The whole day is a running commentary and I think being in nursery with his peers really brought him on.

 

[sun]

My son has a speech delay due to several things and he only started talking recently (he's 3 in November).
He would get frustrated with not being able to tell us things so we used signing and pictures to communicate with him until he could use words. I really recommend signing and lots of kiddos that age pick it up really quickly and enjoy it.

I wouldn't ask her to say or repeat things as that can cause lots of stress - especially if she senses you getting frustrated with her lack of speech. Just continue talking to her slowly with good pronunciation and lots of facial expression. She is babbling so that is great - does she communicate with you in other ways? Like gestures, etc? Some kiddos are late talkers and I have found that they focus on one thing at a time usually - once it's mastered, then onto the next!

 

[Misstrouble19]

yeah im hoping nursery does bring kids on as my son is starting soon

 

[sammi123]

Hi yes she point to things she wants and grunts a lot..it can get really frustrating when I don't know what she wants I really don't like to see her upset.

 

[Fraggles]

Hi yes she point to things she wants and grunts a lot..it can get really frustrating when I don't know what she wants I really don't like to see her upset.

A little bit of signing may really ease her frustration and let speech come with time.

 

[sun]

Hi yes she point to things she wants and grunts a lot..it can get really frustrating when I don't know what she wants I really don't like to see her upset.

It's great that she is communicating with you, even if it's not with words yet. Signing helped us with the frustration quite a bit, as at this point they can understand tons but not tell people what they want yet. x

 

[sammi123]

Hi ladies thanks for the advise I will try some signing and just hope it comes. Xx

 

[emyandpotato]

I am gonna be a total hypocrite here and say not to worry, yet I worry about my little boy who is 14 months and makes no sounds at all and has not picked up a single word of his sign language. That said, when it's another person's child you can see things without hysteria tinted glasses. As a baby I did not walk til I was 18 months. I did not talk until I was over two, and then I was very private and only talked to my toys. Suddenly I just started to come out with sentences. I was reading and writing to an excellent standard a year and a half later and I have never had problems in an academic respect. I really do think that children simply are the way they are and that it is rare that taking a long time to reach certain milestones (unless there is an evident problem with overall development) is absolutely not an indication of a problem, or with low intelligence. If your speech therapist is not worried then there is likely no reason to be. I know how you feel though

 

[PepsiChic]

Hi my LO is 26 months and he doesnt talk either.

When prompted he will repeat back words like "bu* for blue "gree"for green "ra" for red, na night, muma, dada, bubba, but he doesnt say these unless you prompt him to.

He babbles constantly, all day long, he will point at things like his books (he LOVES his books) and will babble along with each page, if i sing the alphabet he will bable along with me but he doesnt say any words.

Im not too worried, he is very physical, he runs around inc ircles, spends hours on his trampoline and loves puzzles and sorting shapes and building blocks. Hes constantly on the go. He babbles more every day and sometimes he seems to try out a new sound like the other day was "ta" and today was "la" so hes getting there slowly.

 

[JASMAK]

My oldest daughter never talked at that age, but she also had NO understanding -she has autism. Take the MCHAT checklist for toddlers. The fact that the SLP dismissed your lo, to me, like it isn't a concern. But, at that age, I do believe their is a certain amount of words your child SHOULD say. Have you spoken to a pediatrician about it?

 

[lindseymw]

My son didnt talk. He just "Eh" & point. He was referred to a Speech Therapist at 2.5years.

I reduced my speech around him. I didn't use full sentences when speaking to him & repeated singular words to him. Eg 'Juice' I would say it about 4 times whilst holding/giving it to him. I pointed at ever car we walked past & said 'car.' I never expected him to repeat him. I just repeated everything over & over. My speech therapist described it as like learning a new language. If you went to Germany for the day, & everyone spoke in full to you, you probably wouldnt pick it up but if they just said "coffee" to you a few times you would most likely to be able to say it by the end of the day. Hope that makes sense?

Every attempt at saying something (even if it was gobbleygook) I said 'Yey' & clapped.

After 6 months, he went from saying nothing to uses 2-3 words sentences. Now, I can't shut him up.