What Causes Late Talking And Lack Of Interaction With Others In An Infant?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

Question: I have a granddaughter who is 3 and talks very little .. and is NOT good at interacting with other children. She can sing the abc's and count to about 15. She recognizes all her letters ,,, She was delayed crawling, walking .. I am wondering if this is normal.. She is the first and only child and grandchild. Do you think we give into her so why talk???

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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Talking

Detailed Answer:
hello. i just read through your question.

I do think there is a problem here. Even kids whose parents and grandparents give in to them will still talk. i think it's great that she can sing her abc's and count, and recognize letters, etc.. But 3 year olds are usually talking a lot, unless in the presence of strangers.

I am not convinced that her motor delays are related. But regardless, this is important to bring up to her pediatrician. often a few simple sessions with a speech therapist is enough to get the kids going. I definitely recommend having this discussion with her pediatrician.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (13 minutes later)

she has been receiving speech therapy for about a year

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
I see.
The next step would be a pediatric neurologist to evaluate if there are any other deficits that can account for this.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (20 minutes later)

I was at Mavrie's birth and when she was born she had her cord wrapped around her neck 2X and she wasn't breathing. A code blue was administered.
Could this have caused her delays.

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
That is a good question. I don't think anyone could tell you definitively if that had anything to do with it or not. But it definitely could have.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (15 hours later)

So you think she should be seen by a pediatric neurologist. Do you think she could have autism?

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
I wouldn't make any assessment without the evaluation. meaning, I can't say yes or no. But I believe the evaluation will be very helpful.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (25 minutes later)

Are there any other signs we need to look for?

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Follow Up

Detailed Answer:
At this time I would say no.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (3 hours later)

Thank you very much for your advise and expertise. Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and be safe.

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your'e Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Your'e very welcome and good luck.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar