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Not speaking words..
My 22 months old toddler hasn't spoken yet. he babbles a lot. he tries to communicate in his own way or language. he understands everything. he responds to his name very well. i have visited several doctors they haven't diagnosed autism. he sleeps well. he says only few words like papa, bye, ball. should i worried? is it normal at this age?
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As long as he is responding and able to understand you can wait and watch
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Reduce screen time and encourage active speech.... let him put his needs in words instead of signs
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By 18mnths children speak on an avg 10 words. By 2yrs 2 word sentences
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You could see a developmental pediatrician and a speech therapist to improve his vocabulary
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Vadodara
Keep on putting the efforts
Send the child where other children are playing (same age or elder)
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Dr. Divya Nalamalapu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If his vocabulary is around 40 to 50 words and is following simple directions, that's ok. Keep talking to him in simple 2 3 word sentences. Keep repeating. Maintain eye contact while talking to him. Introduce storybooks and rhyme books. Avoid screen time. Take him out to parks and play zones where he can play while watching other kids.
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Dr. Ajay K R
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
Looks ok... A child speak with 3-4 words sentence by 3 years...
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you can consult a development pediatrician
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