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How Can Delayed Growth And Development In A Child Be Treated?
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MY son 26 Months old but he not talk as much same age group children's. He is active , very sharp , understand every this which we talk . He talk only Ma, Papa, Gadhi, boll, his friend name ishana , every other things he not talk but signs and point out wants thing.
Pls help me i very confuse , i know every child different and growth also differents , but surrending people confused my a lot, Pls help me
From Hema Rawat, India
MY son 26 Months old but he not talk as much same age group children's. He is active , very sharp , understand every this which we talk . He talk only Ma, Papa, Gadhi, boll, his friend name ishana , every other things he not talk but signs and point out wants thing.
Pls help me i very confuse , i know every child different and growth also differents , but surrending people confused my a lot, Pls help me
From Hema Rawat, India
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, thanks for asking.
I can understand your concerns.
In my opinion your child has expressive speech delay. He is pointing out things and using signing for communication so that mostly rules out autism. He also understands every thing so no receptive delay and hearing problems.
I would suggest you start speech therapy for him. Every child is different but a child should speak at least two word sentences by two years of age.
I hope i have helped you
Thank you
I can understand your concerns.
In my opinion your child has expressive speech delay. He is pointing out things and using signing for communication so that mostly rules out autism. He also understands every thing so no receptive delay and hearing problems.
I would suggest you start speech therapy for him. Every child is different but a child should speak at least two word sentences by two years of age.
I hope i have helped you
Thank you
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