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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My grandson does not speak words.  He babbles and gestures - he understand what is said to him -- but he has no words.  I mentioned to my son and DIL that they could look into early intervention services for an evaluation.  My sense is that my grandson could be just a late talker.   I babysit several times a week -- for usually 5-6 hours.  So I spend plenty of time with him.  My DIL is a stay at home mom.   She is - in every way - a wonderful loving mother.  My grandson is a happy healthy child.

But now my DIL is upset with me -- because every child develops at their own rate.  My son says they will bring it up to the pediatrician at the 18 month old check up.  (The pediatrician said at the last appt -- if he doesn't have any words at the 18 month appt she will give a referral for a speech therapist.)

So I don't think I can do or say anything that will take away her hurt.

Anybody been here?  With a child that doesn't have words or a hurt DIL???[/quote]

Yes and you are absolutely correct about early intervention. It could be the difference between functioning autism and a nonverbal permanent dependence on help in a severe case. Hopefully it’s nothing.[/quote]

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