18 Month Appt, behind in communication?
NM86
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At our 18 month appt DS was great in all the developmental categories according to our pedi except for communication.
She said he should be saying at least 8 words excluding mama and dada...but he is currently at around 6.
She was also a little concerned that he can't point to a specific picture in a book when asked. For example, we have a "100 First Words" book with several labeled pictures. When asked "Where is the cat?" he doesn't understand that the picture is associated with the object. In real life he knows what a cat is and will point when asked, but our pedi said he's behind so we need to work more with him on that aspect.
My problem is that we do work with him. She tried to imply we don't read enough and that he watches too much t.v. But we read all day long and he rarely watches tv, maybe 30 minutes of Mickey Mouse when I take a shower.
Should I be concerned at all? I thought he was fine, just a bit behind in saying actual words...
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Re: 18 Month Appt, behind in communication?
In any event, I plan on bringing up this issue to my pedi on Tuesday. Madison loves to read. If she's not eating or watching tv, we are reading to her. In fact, her current favorite is the 100 words book, but like your child she can't point to picture if asked even though we read it 1000x. Her receptive language is excellent, she understands and follow directions terrifically. However, she only says about 6 words including momma and dadda so that is a red flag for me.
What recommendations did your pedi give you? I'm thinking about asking for early intervention.
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My Dr told me that sometimes boys tend to start talking later than girls. His son didn't talk until 2 & then he didn't stop talking
Try not to worry (easier said...I know) & I would keep doing what your doing & just keep an eye on it
I am all about early intervention if needed, and there is certainly nothing wrong with being proactive and ensuring that kids are developing on a good schedule--but just remember that 18 months is one of those deadlines when "most" kids are saying at least 10 or so words. But that doesn't mean that there is something "wrong" with your kiddo if they are slower on the curve. Some kids just focus on other things first, and then get around to expressive language a bit later!