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Should I seek a speech therapist or be concerned?


My son is 19 months and 1 week and isn't talking, just babbling, A LOT. He says Mama, Dada, and a few other not very clear words that some I think are made up but that is all and everyone is getting me worried that something is wrong. One person even suggested he might be autistic, he was tested in the womb and when he was born and all of his tests came back cleared. My son is a thinker and tinkers with stuff. He understands what I am saying and listens when he wants to. Sometimes he tries to copy a word i have said or something I have done. When i say "Shhh" he tries to say "shh" but instead he is blowing air out of his mouth. When we go to the park he likes to watch the other children and explore his surroundings but he doesn't really try to engage with the other children, instead he tries to get the adults attention. I have no doubt in his intelligence when it comes to problem solving and motor skills. Also, it doesn't help that he is a tall toddler that people mistake for 24-26 mon

Posted: 11/14/2011 by AprilanAsher

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why not get him evaluated for FREE at "Early Intervention", it couldn't hurt, will soothe your worries, and that way you'll find out if there IS in fact something going on or not.
posted 11/14/2011 by gypsyfilly
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