What Causes Delayed Speech In A Child?
He also know how to pick a learning game he wants on the ipad, and he knows how to play. He know how to switch to a differrnt game if he wants to. Everything is fine except he not saying any words and not paying attention sometime. He pay attention when he not doing anything or playing by himself or when he wants to. Sometimes he just doesnt care.
autism needs to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using health care magic.
I can understand your concerns.
In my opinion you should get him evaluated by a Developmental and behavioural paediatrician who can do formal assessment and rule out autism and other communication disorders in him like expressive and receptive language delay.
Bilingual children are said to be having slightly delayed speech but the receptive language (i.e. following instructions, responding to commands or calling his name) should be present.
And not a single word with meaning at 22 months is not normal and definitely speech delay even for multilingual children.
The points which a pointing towards autism are that he had regression of certain language milestones. He is not responding to calling his name. How is his socialization? Does he do pretend play?
I would put two differential diagnosis for him, autism or expressive and receptive language delay.
Allowing the child to communicate his needs instead of simply understanding it will definitely improve his communication but that can not be cause of so much language delay.
I hope I have helped you.
If you have any further query please feel free to ask.
Thank you.
Dr. Meera Kotecha
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician.
Everytime he wanna climb up to the sofa. He always look at me first before he starts climbing up. Ifi said no. Then he wont. When we go out . Most of the time he will grab my hand to walk with him instead of running on his own. If the step is too high he will hold my hand other wise he will either not going down or slowly move down. He acted pretty normal . Everyone said he act more mature than a normal 2 years old kids. Cuz he understands things still he doesnt mind doing it
And when he going to nap or sleep. I get the water ready and tell going to sleep and he knows that . He will run to his sleeping area in the living room or his room . He climb up and laying down
seems more of language delay
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your feed back.
From your description it seems more of the language delay than autism. But still I would suggest you get a formal assessment which will be done by the doctor watch him play and respond to commands and watch him communicate.
He will definitely benefit with speech therapy. creating more situations at home for him to talk will also help.
I hope I have helped you.
If you have any further query please feel free to contact.
Dr. Meera Kotecha
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician
no problem to wait till then
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your feedback.
Its ok to wait till that time for the assessment.
Teachmetotalk.com is a good site which teaches parents how to build up vocabulary and language skills in non verbal toddlers. You can use those ideas at home.
I hope I have helped you.
Thank you
Dr. Meera kotecha