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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If your ped doesn't think it is a problem, you won't qualify for early intervention services.  You can go to a speech therapist and have him evaluated, but you probably don't have anything to worry about.  Some kids just take longer to talk.  My son first son was slow to start talking.  We  took him to speech therapy starting at 28 months.  By 3 he was talking up a storm.  I don't know how much therapy helped.  I think it was just maturity and we transitioned him to preschool where he was around slightly older kids.

The therapist recommended the book It takes two to talk.  It is a workbook helping parents encourage their kids to communicate.  I have a copy if you want it.

Looking back, I wish I spent less time worrying about it, but as a parent you just want to know that you child is going to be ok.  Hang in there![/quote]

You are fortunate your child caught up quickly.  Not all of our children have.  [/quote]

Agreed.  Every parent needs to be an advocate for their children and will know best if something is off.  What I am saying is that children will all develop on their own timetable and in many cases, additional services aren't needed.  OP asked for personal experience and I shared mine.  [/quote]

But, then you understand that your child didn't really have a true delay.  Many kids have real undiagnosed speech delays and if it is a true delay early intervention is beneficial.  [/quote]

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