11m old no words&worried- tips&advice

[NewMomma21]

Hi everyone,

I posted previously about my child who seemed to be slower to develop certain skills than his peers. Since that last post he has started to pull to stand but still has no words.

He does babble and vocalise but nothing discernible or intentional. I had his developmental check with the HV and she said she would call me before Christmas when he will be 13m and if he still has no words she will refer me to SLT. I could tell by the questioning that she seemed to be querying ASD which really worried me

Im really quite worried, other babies his age now seem to have quite a collection of words. He does seem to have reasonable receptive language skills and will look around at different objects, has good eye contact, points at things he wants or is interested in.

Im at home with him and we spend lots of time playing and singing and lots of narration.

if anyone has any advice on what I could be doing to encourage language I would be very grateful .

please be kind I’m worried FTM

My son has just turned 3 years old and has just said his first 'word' I have fought with SALT for 18 months now to start therapy and just keep getting the run around. I wouldn't be concerned with a baby as young as yours, try not to worry. Plenty time yet :)

I wouldnt an 11m old expect to say any words. No even syllables like ma or ma-ma.

Hi how’s your little ones coming along?

He is doing absolutely brilliant! He didn’t speak with any real conviction until about 22 months. He is now a brilliant, joyful and chatty two and a half year old. It was all a big concern to me at the time especially since the health visitor suggested he may need intervention but it’s all evened out now and he is probably a little advanced in terms of his vocabulary and understanding. I wish I hadn’t wasted so much time worrying!