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DS2 has only few words still

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De88ie · 25/04/2015 16:30

Am waiting for our local speech therapist appointment next month, but want to see if anyone else has been in the same situation as me and has come through it (and if they can offer any advice).

DS2 has very few words, max 5. Mama, gator (thomas train character), nana, juice.. william.. I've tried sitting with him and going through first word books, but he's starting to tantrum now, when i bring them out.. i go through words with him when playing, cooking food, so bread, cheese, tea.. etc, car . Almost all the time, either 1 or 2 word phrases.. yet he's still reluctant to say anything and when asked, almost refuses to. Won't say juice/milk when prompted to if he's thirsty...

Can anyone offer any advice, and have they come through this unscathed. Should say that i don't feel any other area of his development is slow, he seems lively, interactive, plays well at playgroup and tantrums only probably a normal amount for a 30 month old...

TIA

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momtothree · 25/04/2015 16:39

My DS was exactly the same - once ears checked - glue ear in one - which explained selective hearing!!!! Also DD started school taking away her helpful speaking for him. If hes showing normal development dont worry too much.

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De88ie · 25/04/2015 16:39

Should add he is 30 months old.. eg 2.5 y :)

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momtothree · 25/04/2015 16:41

They recommend olbas oil on their bedding every night for 3/4 nights clears out their ears and noses - expect mess, but it did work - same every cold etc.

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De88ie · 25/04/2015 16:43

Thanks momtothree, he's already had a hearing check, which was fine. Am hoping starting nursery at three will kick start it though.. but am wondering if there is anything else i can do.. BTW, did you get potty training done at this stage too..

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WindMeUpAndLetMeGo · 25/04/2015 16:47

My DS2 had delayed speech. It took a lot of persistence and nagging to get things moving. At first we were told he was young and to give it time, then his nursery failed to file his paperwork correctly so we're messed about quite a bit.

After finally being seen by an EP, he was speech therapy. When he was in year 1 he was given a place at a specialist speech and language unit where he stayed until he was in year 3.

He is now year 5 and speaks fluently and without people struggling to understand him. He doesn't have any other issues.

I wouldn't push too much when he gets stressed, let him take it at his own speed. There are mixed opinions on correcting mispronounced words, I would repeat the word he mispronounced once then leave it.

momtothree · 25/04/2015 16:49

As it was summer he watered the plants outside - poo took longer as he wasnt keen on the toilet - we got a magazine with stickers that was kept in the bathroom. Hearing with flue ear can come and go - you need to ask open questions - do you want milk or juice? Rather than yes/ no questions. Also if his hearing is ok then hes listening which is soo important at any setting. Hes taking it all in.

WindMeUpAndLetMeGo · 25/04/2015 16:49

Potty training was also delayed, unbelievably there is a link between tongue control and bladder control(I realise that sounds ridiculous, but that's what the specialists told me).

chocnomorechoc · 25/04/2015 21:07

How is his understanding? Any concerns here?

ThatsWotSheSaid · 26/04/2015 10:22

Have a look at the 'Hanen program' online. They have some great tips for helping early talkers.
When my daughter was young I was told to stop trying to get her to talk eg 'what's this called?' And just talk to her using simple clear sentences and try not to talk too fast because I talk really quickly. I was also told to used ready steady go games to encourage her to speak without too much pressure and that worked really well.

ThatsWotSheSaid · 26/04/2015 10:30

If words are mispronounced i was told to repeat but not correct for example child says 'tat'
You say 'yes it's a cat'

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De88ie · 26/04/2015 17:39

Thanks all, chocnomorechoc i feel his understanding is fine, gets when i need him to do things, follows instructions, does well with shared play/creche etc. I don't really feel it's hearing related, as he had a full test at 19 months or so.

Will look at the hanen program, thanks Thatswotshesaid.. I have been doing the simple sentences, and am stopping myself asking .. "what's this". We had a new word yesterday, well 'beep beep' with most of the emphasis on the bee.. as he turned off the cooker alarm in the kitchen, all unprompted.. so hoping just concentrating on having fun, rather than endless games of show and tell.

Interesting on the potty training link too, windmeupandletmego..

Thanks all for your help :)

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