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1 year old knowing the alphabet

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Breadandsticks · 23/11/2025 17:13

It worries me that my 1 and a half year old can say the alphabet but only knows a few words. Less than 10.

He doesn’t follow instructions. He will randomly shout the alphabet. But doesn’t ask for anything verbally. He is very expressive and non verbal (so will point for bottle, cry when hungry or pretend eat). He reacts when he has done something naughty, and sometimes there is a delay when you call out his name.

Other than that he is very physically active and strong (jumping, running, climbing) and emotional (hugs, kisses, says goodbye, smiles). He is healthy except for needing B12 shots due to deficiency and low iron - I wonder if this could be a factor. But he eats all the time! And loves food.

I guess I want to know if anyone else has experienced this - as it is abnormal when I do a Google search but I also just want him to grow up before I action anything (e.g autism).

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Antihistamine62 · 23/11/2025 17:15

All of mine could say the alphabet at 1… I wouldn’t be worried for now.
my 18 month old at present knows shapes, colours, numbers and the alphabet- this is not a brag- it’s just that you tube is on and he’s picking up the songs etc. I’m not worried about it x

Dontlletmedownbruce · 23/11/2025 17:43

He doesn't really 'know' the alphabet, he is just parroting sounds so it's no different to reciting twinkle twinkle or a nursery rhyme. Don't panic, he is very young. Many kids sing rhymes before saying words. Pointing is a very positive sign, it sounds like he is communicating in his way. Try to enjoy him. Maybe at 2 revisit it again but i wouldn't see any red flags there yet.

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