I haven't been concerned about my 21 month DD not talking. She did say dada and a few other beginning words months back, but now doesn't say anything, although she makes noises. Also, she has been to 2 terms of Sing and Sign and I know signing babies often talk later. I know what she wants and what she means, so she is communicating and she can follow instructions (eg get your shoes, we're going out). BUT having mentioned this to the Dr, we have suddenly been referred to an audiologist and speech and language therapist. While, if something is amiss, it's obviously better to catch it early, I can't help thinking that she's just a bit slow - she was a bit slower than her peers at sitting, crawling and walking, and I assumed the same with speaking. Am now worried that I haven't been worried! Does that make sense? I'd love some word of reassurance. Thanks.
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21 month not talking YET - how late did yours start?
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Mishee · 03/08/2008 21:55
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