Speech 2.5

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Ok I have 2 separate questions on one thread

My 2.5 year old has been a late speaker although lots of babbling but he's now starting to say a few words. If he's around family etc he copies the words at times but not so much at home if us parents try. Why is thAt? Is it just a case of him being better behaved at family's houses and showing off lol? Will be start speaking more at home?

I left him at my sisters for 2 nights recently while I had my new baby. He was totally fine no tears or dramas which I'm happy about. Does that mean we have a good bond? Also how do I know if he misses me or not or perhaps he was having so much fun he didn't realise I was gone?

Anyone

how is his understanding?

He understands most things

If he's starting to speak words and his understanding is good and he can communicate what he wants, and shows you things he find interesting, then i think it follows that more words will come in all settings. Words are the easiest way for a toddler to communicate if they can understand and express them (according to our speech therapist). But only a speech therapist / paediatrician would be able to advise on speech delay versus speech disorders.

My DS was a very late speaker but he was diagnosed with speech&language and social communication delay at 3.

You seem concerned about his bond with you though, does he show you affection, enjoy interacting with you or can't you tell?

I have no concerns about our bond. If was just that I thought with 2 nights away that he would miss me more

My son said very few words at 2. At his check up, the health visitor said she would visit in 6 months to see how he was doing. In just 6 months, he became a lot more vocal and when health visitor phoned I let her speak to him. I would be very happy that your son was confident with your sister.

My son is almost 2.5