24 month old speech delay??

[Anonymous]

I'm considering referring my 24 month old DD to the Infants and Toddlers program. We're not around many other kids her age so I have no frame of reference. Is your 24 month old asking and answering questions? Can you have a back and forth conversation or is this too much to ask at this age? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

My DS was engaged in back-and-forth conversation at 24 months. He really started at around 18 months but it was slanted more towards one or two words, such as "car? school bus?" At 24 months it was definitely sentence-based discussions. He's also been in daycare (preschool since 2) so that's probably played a role too. Is your child expressing an interest in items and naming them to you? It's hard to say based on your note, I couldn't really gauge the level of discussion your child is having, but a visit to the pediatrician may help to allay any fears you have. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

My 21 month old says many words, colors and some numbers but not sentences. None of the children in his class speak in sentences, but talk with one words, ie, this, puppy. My MIL swears that her children spoke in sentences when her children were 18 months but I've been told that sentences come after 2, and I don't believe her.

[Anonymous]

Too much to ask. My daughter was speaking alot of unintelligible phrases at 24 months -- no conversations at all (well she tried but we couldn't understand her at all; it was just babble). Her speech become intelligible only very recently (she's now almost 28 months). Before referring your son to that program, why don't you speak with your pediatrician to see if she's concerned?

[Anonymous]

Our 22-month-old says tons of words but definitely no real sentences. All the experts say that receptive language is way more important, so the key thing is whether your child understands you and can respond appropriately to what is said. If os, then there is nothing ot worry about.

[Anonymous]

My 25 month old is definitely able to hold a basic "conversation" and can speak 5-6 word sentences. She started in preschool twice a week a month ago, but she was home before then so I don't think it has much to do with where she was/is. Each child is different and just because yours doesn't speak much, it doesn't mean he/she doesn't understand much. He/she may actually know a lot more words than a child who is speaking up a storm.

[Anonymous]

my twins are 25 months and are no where near using 5-6 word sentences. My son is stringing several words together and does ask a few questions. my daughter bascially still uses single words. All kids are different! I would wait another few months before seeking help.

[Anonymous]

My 21 month old grandchild uses many sentences such as "I want to get down." "I want to walk" " Baby SYdney (his cousin) is night night'
and knows the first verse of a number of songs and poems. When I last visited he took me to his room where the entire floor was covered with books and said 'Its a mess"
I do not think this is the norm though. I think it is not unusual for babies this age to put 2 words together. Also his parents read an d talk to him a lot and he does not watch tv or videos.

[Anonymous]

All kids are different, but that does seem late to me for a girl child. Boys tend to be less verbal than girls at that age. Most little girls I have known, not just mine, were very conversational at around 2.

Does she have many words yet? Could you estimate how many words she has? Does your doctor say she's on target?

It could be a hearing issue. Has she had many ear infections?

[Anonymous]

As many have said, all kids are different ... does your child have a way of communicaiting his wants/needs to you that you understand? My neice is in a bilingual household and not until after her 2nd bday did she start putting more than one or two words together. I think if you are concerned, a referral could do nothing more than to say 1) she is doing fine, be patient and keep talking often to her or 2) there is a delay and early intervention is key. YOur child is lucky you are aware and not panicked, yet want to be sure there is nothing more you can do.

[Anonymous]

According to my Pediatrician and Babycenter and other sites that discuss speech, a normal 24 month old:

1. Says 50 to 75 words.
2. Is working on 2 word phrases such as "Mommy sit" or "Drink juice."

If your child is behind in these things, then you should consider having her tested. There most likely is not a problem, but it never hurts to check. But if you child is doing these two things, then I think you should just wait and see. She'll come around!

Of course, there are kids that are more advanced and can speak in sentences, but that is not the norm.

[Anonymous]

every toddler develops at their own rate. my DD walked at 9 months and is now talking sentences. She knows her ABC's, can count to 10 and knows (and says) the basic colors. This doesn't mean she will be smarter than the rest, just that some progress more rapidly than other kids.

[Anonymous]

PP here, my DD is 20 months old

[Anonymous]

OP here... I was surprised to see this post again, it's from a few months back. At DD's 24 month visit the doc said she was on track and she now speaks in sentences (at almost 27 months)... so it's true each child develops differently.
Thanks!