My DD has just turned 2 and I have been worried about her talking (or lack of it) for the past 6 months, she has about 5 words now but not very clear.
She had glue ear diagnosed in apr/may and I put it down to this, then the next test in june showed it had cleared and so I thought she would start saying some words. I have seen very little progress since june and I'm at a loss on what I can do to help her, she goes to nursery+i can see the diff with the other little ones in her class with their speech+understanding, I want her to be able to join in+talk with them2, she seems to just be happy playing by herself.
She is due for a follow up hearing test in 4weeks just in case the glue ear has returned.
We had her 2yrs development test with HV yest+im worried cos she referred her for speech therapy (waiting list is 6months) which I was pleased about but she also recommended a ruth griffiths assesment to test her understanding further, because she doesn't understand basic commands+doesnt give eye contact easily, doesn't always respond to her name and doesn't play with other children. Has anyone been in this situation or had this RG assesment? I'm concered that if the hearing test is ok there might be another reason for this+and that the HV is testing her for autism?? She didn't say that but I know the eye contact+things are possible symptoms? I don't know much about it so would really just like a bit of advice as 6months is a long time to wait (+worry!)
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2yrs old+still not talking
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osospecial · 13/09/2011 20:48
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