Not talking at 16 months old?

fauxshelley

Jack says nothing.  I mean nothing.  He makes noises, but they are in no way words.  He will grunt for what he wants and pull me to things or point.  He can sign a few things, but that's it.  I called the pedi and the nurse said that did seem a bit delayed and asked me if I wanted to bring him in tomorrow.  The nurse seems to think the pedi won't be concerned about at all though.  Ms.Dianne thinks I am hyper aware of his milestones (or lack of) because of his chromosomal issues.  That might be true, but I do know that because of that, he is automatically qualified for early intervention if he needs it. 

What do you think, is not talking at 16 months (almost 17 months) a reason to be concerned?

superaunt

my great niece said nothing until about a week after turning 2- and then she spoke so clearly it was stunning! : ) it was like she just waited until she knew what she was saying would be said correctly. ; )

robynlesley

I think if YOU are concerned, then I'd get that evaluation for your peace of mind. It couldn't hurt to see what's going on. And if there is an issue, you'll be addressing it early on.

itsmexine

Take him in and have him checked, it can't hurt. My niece who has an older sibling didn't really say anything until she was 18 mos because she didn't have to. She would point, pull and grunt like Jack. And others would get things for her without her having to say anything so why bother? She is 4 now and talks up a storm.

ntyravgmom

"I think if YOU are concerned, then I'd get that evaluation for your peace of mind. It couldn't hurt to see what's going on. And if there is an issue, you'll be addressing it early on."

 

ITA! I would push for an eval. for peace of mind. It can only help.

 

dkays

I agree with pps if you are concerned talk to your pedi.  My 2nd did not speak until closer to 2 because she had an older sibling that would talk for her.  I think this is pretty normal for the 2nd born. 

stever

I wouldn't worry, but I would have him checked out.

Like everyone has said, tons of babies have no words and then start spouting sonnets at 2. Family legend has it that I said nothing until 2, and then I informed my dad that he was listening to Beethoven. Yup, my first word(at around 2) was "Baytoben."

BrideBuddies

Well, Charlie's 15 months (today!) and I don't think he really says anything coherant.   Lots and lots of jibberish, but I know he has good comprehension.  We tell him to go get a certain thing, like a ball, his tiger, a blanket, etc and he'll look and find that item.   But he doesn't really say those words.

I'd think if he has comprehension about words, toys, etc, then he's probably okay.  But do have someone look into it, if you're really worried.

 

rsd12

dkays:

I agree with pps if you are concerned talk to your pedi.  My 2nd did not speak until closer to 2 because she had an older sibling that would talk for her.  I think this is pretty normal for the 2nd born. 

This was how my 2nd son was too.  I was a little concerned but never brought him in for an "official" review (since I thought it was age & boy appropriate), but had my older son's speech pathologist provide guidance along the way.  We also used some of the speech lessons from my older son too, that helped a lot.  I scheduled a meeting through our town a month ago - they do preschool clinics, because I have been worried about his articulation for the last 6 months.. but over the last three weeks he is a lot clearer.  With the youngest I have no worries at all, he is the only one that has been so verbal at this age.

So if you are concerned, follow your instincts.  Mom's are never wrong ; )

lynnshey

robynlesley:

I think if YOU are concerned, then I'd get that evaluation for your peace of mind. It couldn't hurt to see what's going on. And if there is an issue, you'll be addressing it early on.

I agree with Robyn - it can't hurt to get him checked out.  As pp have said, there might not be a need to talk as everyone understands his grunting and pointing.

peeper72

We had the same exact situation with Ada - in fact, she is 19 months now and still has, like, maybe 3 words total. Of course, some babies in our pediatric group are already reciting poetry and hailing cabs at the 18 month visit. Our pedi is completely not concerned. She asked, "Can she understand you, follow commands, express emotion, have some way of making her needs known by doing something like pointing?" We answered yes to all of the above so she said not to worry unless that was still true at 22 months.

M.Amy

robynlesley:

I think if YOU are concerned, then I'd get that evaluation for your peace of mind. It couldn't hurt to see what's going on. And if there is an issue, you'll be addressing it early on.

 

As usual I agree with Robyn.

NewMrs07

Adrian has chosen to perfect his motor skills rather than his verbal skills. So far he only says a few words, and not that often. He still likes to yell and grunt rather than ask for things. But he hears 3 languages at home and otherwise, he's hitting milestones right on target, so I'm not too worried. My friend's son didn't start speaking until after he was 2 yrs old. He also heard more than 1 language at home.

Daisiesinmygarden

M.Amy:

robynlesley:

I think if YOU are concerned, then I'd get that evaluation for your peace of mind. It couldn't hurt to see what's going on. And if there is an issue, you'll be addressing it early on.

 

As usual I agree with Robyn.

Ditto.

fiazo

I heard alot of times when a LO has an older sibling they may not be as quick to talk because the sibling does alot of the talking & translating for them. Does that make sense? I agree with PP's, don't stress but get peace of mind having him checked out.

ateytelb

Agree with PP's: I wouldn't be too worried, but get him evaluated.

mama.bear

Daisiesinmygarden:

M.Amy:

robynlesley:

I think if YOU are concerned, then I'd get that evaluation for your peace of mind. It couldn't hurt to see what's going on. And if there is an issue, you'll be addressing it early on.

 

As usual I agree with Robyn.

Ditto.

Double ditto. Or, is that triple?

indianasunshine

EI is a wonderful thing.  It certainly can't hurt to have him checked out.

mwd

I agree with previous posts, but for a different reason. My nephew was not talking at 2, was tested, and it was determined he was in the autism spectrum.  He received lots of speech therapy and education courses between ages 2-5, and was ready for school at 5.75, when he was scheduled to start school, anyway.  His therapists were wonderful, and it was covered under the public school system.  Right now, he is in 2nd grade and doing wonderfully, no longer needing the additional classes.

Listen to your instincts, and get the intervention.

daisydana

It wouldn't hurt to have him evaluated for your peace of mind. I would bet that he is just one of those kids who waits to talk and strings words together as soon as he decided to let loose.

Piranha54

ateytelb:

Agree with PP's: I wouldn't be too worried, but get him evaluated.

This - especially since you have the resources in place for him!

Because of the how M.Amy's pedi was reacting to to Matty's limited words, I asked our pedi at DD's 12 month appt, since she will moma and dada when she wants (and PuckChick's Fiona had a handfull of words at 12 months).  Our pedi said not to worry until 17-19 months - they apparently have a huge cognitive burst around 18 months inconjunction with some brain development and language makes more sense to them.  The pedi was more concerned that DD was communicating with pointing and understood words and simple commands - she does, and 2 months later has only added one word and I'm just going to be patient.

vanverth

mama.bear:

Daisiesinmygarden:

M.Amy:

robynlesley:

I think if YOU are concerned, then I'd get that evaluation for your peace of mind. It couldn't hurt to see what's going on. And if there is an issue, you'll be addressing it early on.

 

As usual I agree with Robyn.

Ditto.

Double ditto. Or, is that triple?

Ditto that ditto that dittoed.