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2022-06-29 06:55:32
Hi my nephew is about to be 2 years old but he only says maa and nothing else. He always tries to tell us things through signs or just by doing hu-hu. Can you please suggest what can be done?
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Behavioral assessment is necessary. If he understands and is trying to speak something than can wait till 2.5 years for speech therapy.

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Kindly take him to a pediatrician first who can later refer him to an ENT soecialist/speech therapist

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You have to get hearing test done (BERA) . Speech therapy.  Need a detailed history related to birth . Thank you Dr Aditi Birje MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI SHREE GURUMAAULI PEDIATRIC CLINIC YOGI NAGAR BORIVALI WEST MUMBAI

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