Minti - Recent Comments on Question "Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much" http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much" Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much vikt Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help.  I am seeking advice from my health nurse.  I am looking at 3yr old kindergarten that specialises in children that are delayed in development - as he is not talking yet, they also have a speech therapist attend the kinder. I am not sure if they will see him as a priority as they ... Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help.  I am seeking advice from my health nurse.  I am looking at 3yr old kindergarten that specialises in children that are delayed in development - as he is not talking yet, they also have a speech therapist attend the kinder.

I am not sure if they will see him as a priority as they have limited spaces but its worth a shot.   I will stop stressing when we get to the bottom of this.

Thanks again everyone, I appreciate all the advice.

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#407304 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#407304 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:13:53 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much MumKim Not sure where you are located but just to let you know that in Australia you don't usually need a referral to a speech pathologist. If you are in Australia contact your nearest community health clinic (or ask your child health nurse) and ask to be put on the waiting list for the speech pathologist. A book you may like to ... A book you may like to get from the library is 'baby talk" by Dr Sally Ward.]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#405425 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#405425 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:05:20 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much HarrisonsMommy Agreed that a pediatrician is the best one to deal with childhood issues but a GP can refer to a speech therapist and also the pediatrician.  And since a referral is necessary, they must see the GP first. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#404367 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#404367 Thu, 31 May 2007 20:38:56 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much jenaya04 hi My son Jodan was like this. After getting the all clear with his hearing we were advised to take him to a speech therapist. I don't know, maybe we just got a bad one but it wasn't sucessful at all. Maybe still worth a shot tho. We didn't notice any speech changes until he began going to childcare. I reckon ... hi

My son Jodan was like this. After getting the all clear with his hearing we were advised to take him to a speech therapist. I don't know, maybe we just got a bad one but it wasn't sucessful at all. Maybe still worth a shot tho. We didn't notice any speech changes until he began going to childcare. I reckon within a month, he was talking much more and appeared to understand everything that was said to him. Something to think about even if you don't really need childcare for yourself, look into it for your child. I would be definately getting his hearing checked first up tho.

Hope this helps, Jo xx

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#404340 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#404340 Thu, 31 May 2007 19:43:26 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much mace-oz A peadiatrician is the best person to see if you are really concerned. The doctor specialise in child health so have more of an idea (most of the time) with where you child should be than you gp/doctor. They can refer you to hear and speech therapists if needed. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#404116 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#404116 Thu, 31 May 2007 13:54:40 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much vikt I will try the book and dvd or CD...  I never thought of that.  Thank you soooo much.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#404017 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#404017 Thu, 31 May 2007 13:00:06 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much Jessgore Have you tried maybe read along books. I don't think that is what they are called but they come with a cassette or CD... They could read the story to  him as he goes through the book.   I don't know if that would help but it might.  Also maybe finding some kind of DVD, that shows pictures with the words, ...
Here in Quebec there was a show many years ago when my hubby was growing up (Sorry it is in French), anyway they repeat a lot of things showing pictures. My son has began to recognize a lot of things from this show, and has picked up a lot of words from it, although I don't let him watch it as often as he would like.

Also with my son I repeat a lot of the things I say over and over again.  For example if I am pealing a potato, I will repeat the word potato over and over until he repeats it back. Of course he has to be in the mood for it. Just today I finally got him saying tomato while shopping.   Just little things like that. While I am dressing him, I will say I am putting on your t-shirt now! And repeat the word t-shirt until I have finished, and then continue with the pants.   Same goes for pouring a drink.  I am getting you some juice juice juice. So the next time he wants juice he repeats it...

Repeating things all the time is not fun, but I will say it has stopped a lot of my sons frustration along with the pointing of the finger. 

Anyway I hope these little tricks helps...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403955 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403955 Thu, 31 May 2007 09:37:46 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much Shell7 my boys respond to being addressed as adults. people look at me like i am mad talking to a baby like a grown up but it helps with getting a good response. although adults look at you like you are mad!!!!!   my boys respond to being addressed as adults. people look at me like i am mad talking to a baby like a grown up but it helps with getting a good response. although adults look at you like you are mad!!!!!

 

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403905 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403905 Thu, 31 May 2007 08:21:51 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much Izzy Toddlers still have limited vocabulary and get frustrated when they cannot express themselves. But this said, it is also important to see someone to see that your child is not delayed too much when it comes to speech development. Speech delays are best caught early. As far as reading to your child, you don't need to read the words since your ... Toddlers still have limited vocabulary and get frustrated when they cannot express themselves. But this said, it is also important to see someone to see that your child is not delayed too much when it comes to speech development. Speech delays are best caught early.

As far as reading to your child, you don't need to read the words since your child keeps turning the pages. You can make up a story based on the pictures, or you can probably remember whole story from memory. As long as you are talking and using words, your child will learn from you. You can point out to the objects as you name them too.

On occassion where you see that your child is struggling to tell you something, offer up the words he needs to tell you what he wants.

Good luck!

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403852 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403852 Thu, 31 May 2007 07:11:39 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much cazza its hard for some kids to express them selves and feel confident in what they  want, and its nothing to do with how we parent our children... I remember when my brodie was that age he was so shy and wouldnt speak all the time. so i answered for him, so if you do this maybe give him a chance ...
Please if you are worried go and see your clinic sister or doctor as this can be resolved.... I left it to brodie was at school and he done well at kinder but once he got to prep as we call it here in tasmania he struggled as the teacher wasnt that supportive, but we saw that he needed guidance and help to feel comfortable and needed speech thereapy, and it worked wonders... That was when he was 6 now he is 9 and he is a top student at school and speaks so well....

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The reason I ask that is that if he is having trouble expressing himself, he may either have problems hearing (yours and other people's) words so therefore, he cant copy what your saying to be able to develop a vocabulary.  Alternatively, if he does understand everything, he either feels more comfortable not talking much (and maybe that everything is fine) or there is another problem.

I would definitely seek further help from an early childhood clinic and they might refer you to a speech therapist or the like.  As I said, everything could be fine and he is just talking late, but there's no harm in checking things out.

 

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I agree with Angela, i would definately seek medical advice. Your gp may refer you to a speach professional. I know a family & their 4 yr old has been seeing a speach therapist for the past year, and its amazing at what he can now say. I can actually understand what he is telling me. Where b4 he would too get frustrated trying to talk as he couldnt get out what he wanted to say. Good Luck

Rach

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403699 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403699 Thu, 31 May 2007 03:20:07 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much winja not to worry hun. often kids dont talk much at that age mine was quiet as then started talkin and hasnt shut up since! lol i found she was more confident talking around ppl she knew so when in public such as on a bus a got a small word book with lots of pictures and would ask her what ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403685 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much//#403685 Thu, 31 May 2007 03:04:04 -0700 Re: Help.. ALmost 3 yrs old and does not talk much HarrisonsMommy I would certainly see your doctor for this problem.  Could be hearing, could be something else....but Iwould think it needs assessment for sure. All the best. Angela I would certainly see your doctor for this problem.  Could be hearing, could be something else....but Iwould think it needs assessment for sure.

All the best.
Angela

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