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Not interested in talking
4+ year old kid understand everything but not interested to talk.. He follow instructions, good in writing and reading.. Everything from book he can identify and answer it.. But not intert to answer yes no question or any small general question we ask.. What could be the issue and guidance to improve it.. Please suggest..
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Need psychotherapy...sessions to know more details about the problem
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psychotherapy n few tests
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Needs clinical assessment to establish the level of understanding
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Connect with clinical psychologist and speech therapist as this delayed development.
Taking appropriate actions on time will help the child better.
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Hi, thank you for reaching out. I can imagine the distress this must be causing you as a parent, and it’s a great step to approach help. Consulting a counselling psychologist to discuss this in detail might help as they’re trained in developmental aspects, and also in identifying other psychosocial aspects. As parents, modelling communication by being more vocal could help and providing unconditional positive regard and reinforcements for his behaviours.
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Hi
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give him time
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delayed milestones
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Talk to your pediatrician and they may diagnose the kid if anything really concerning.
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It can be delayed speech milestone. It needs to be ruled out by an expert psychologist.
There are few psychological tests to understand the exact cause and diagnose the same.
It can be well treated with occupational therapy if required and homeopathic medicine effectively.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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i have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist for the last 17 years. you can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance
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Hi,You can consult a pediatrician to rule out any medical condition causing the problem.lf there is no problem from the medical side,you can consult a child psychologist or a clinical psychologist
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Hi I appreciate that you reach out with your concern
Not speaking at age 4 years is a matter of concern. Any developmental delay points out some Neurodevelopmental issue
Immediately meet any experienced RCI registered psychologist who does psychometric assessment to find out any Neurodevelopmental issue
Simultaneously meet speech therapist for speech therapy
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You can meet Rupali Mohbe on Practo for assessment and advice
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try not to respond to asked things till she/he makes some sound or trying to reply
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Speech delay in children is not uncommon. To begin with, please consult a speech therapist and ascertain the causes for your child's delay in speech development. While I am not suggesting even remotely that your child may have them, I would recommend confirming that there are no Autism Spectrum Disorder issues with the child, just to rule it out. As an initial step, please begin discussing the issues with your child's paediatrician in detail and get an opinion, including on the need for consulting a speech therapist or autism assessment. Speech delay gets corrected over time in most cases. But what I am suggesting is for ruling out any remote possibilities of any unknown conditions.
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Connect with psychiatrist and psychologist for assessment.its good to be cautious.now a days lot of neuro divergence cases are high.
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Ms. Simran Sharma
Psychologist
1 yrs exp
Kolkata
It's great you have reached out to professionals on Practo. Your 4+-year-old's lack of interest in answering questions might be influenced by various factors.
To better understand the specific reasons behind your child's reluctance to engage in verbal communication, you should consult with a child counselor or a speech-language therapist in person. They have the expertise to assess developmental milestones and provide guidance tailored to your child's needs.
They can explore potential factors such as sensory processing, social communication skills, or other developmental aspects that might influence verbal communication. They can also offer strategies and activities to encourage your child's interest in verbal interactions.
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Ms. Bhaswati Das
Clinical Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Gurgaon
I appreciate your initiative in reaching out for guidance. It would be advisable to schedule an appointment with a qualified child psychologist. Through clinical observation and assessment, they can offer valuable insights and provide tailored interventions. Speech therapy by a qualified speech therapist would be beneficial for speech and language development. In the meantime, creating a supportive environment at home will be helpful.
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consult with a child psychologist and speech therapist
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Remember that every child is unique, and their journey requires individualized support and understanding.
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