A friend of mine has asked me if I think her daughter has a language problem. I wasnt sure how to answer as some people get very upset. But I think there is some issue going on. She is 2.5, maybe closer to 3 and she barely talks. Says "by bye" or biscuit or mama or repeats the occasional thing, but never talks in response to a question. She often doesnt listen, never looks you in the eye...and does a lot of strange things with toys...mainly climbs into things, on top of things and prefers to play with hand soap or anything that is not a toy.
If you say hello to her or ask her anything she doesnt even respond or look, and often doesnt respond to calling her name. The mother said she asked the health visitor when she turned 2...but they said that nothing was wrong and now that she does speak (i.e has a few words) the mum seems to wonder if its ok.
She also mumbles and makes baby noises which I find strange. are these signs of a problem and how do I tell the mother gently and point her towards good advice?
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bumbleandbumble · 16/06/2014 17:12
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