R isn't having speech problems, but I have a good friend whose 28 month old is still not talking a whole heck of a lot either. She has talked to her doctor and the doctor isn't too concerned because he's also communicating though sign (he's not hearing impaired). Personally, I wouldn't be too worried yet - but I don't think you're doing anything wrong by having her evaluated and getting her speech therapy - not at all!
As for feeding, Robert was doing so well all of a sudden with using a fork and feeding. He loved feeding himself. Then he just stopped. He would throw the fork on the floor - try and throw the food on the floor, etc. I can't tell you exactly what worked (we tried a lot of different things - taking away the food for a couple minutes, taking away the priviledge of feeding himself... like we would **really** baby it up while feeding him, we would swat his hand when he threw stuff, etc.). But now he's back to using a fork - or at least holding it in one hand while grabbing food with the other. But at least he's back to feeding himself a little again.
Ruby communicates very well without words too. She pulls our hands or shows us what she wants.
The developmental worker said to do what you're doing with feeding. She said really baby her and when she grabs for the spoon don't let her have it, like reverse psychology. I have to get firmer with her.
My son only has a few words too, and they've all come recently. He's about 6 months delayed according to the dev. charts. We're also on a waiting list for speech therapy... ugh. I think it's normal to worry (I know I do) but I have also heard from so many people that some kids just talk later.
And I agree... I'm really ready to hear what he's thinking. I can't wait to carry on a conversation with my kiddo!
I know! I can't wait to talk to her! She understands so much of what I say so I know there is this little mind with things to say.
It's surprising me how many kids are "delayed" I put that in quotations because I'm beginning to question if the speaking margins are too narrow. If this many kids are delayed then maybe they need to change the charts a bit. I don't know.
Our Child Development worker said that Ruby is at about 16 months for speech. I know that's true, but I also know that she is fully aware of what's going on around her. She's a stubborn little poop and a lot of this is stubborness as well.
As for feeding, Robert was doing so well all of a sudden with using a fork and feeding. He loved feeding himself. Then he just stopped. He would throw the fork on the floor - try and throw the food on the floor, etc. I can't tell you exactly what worked (we tried a lot of different things - taking away the food for a couple minutes, taking away the priviledge of feeding himself... like we would **really** baby it up while feeding him, we would swat his hand when he threw stuff, etc.). But now he's back to using a fork - or at least holding it in one hand while grabbing food with the other. But at least he's back to feeding himself a little again.
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The developmental worker said to do what you're doing with feeding. She said really baby her and when she grabs for the spoon don't let her have it, like reverse psychology. I have to get firmer with her.
Thanks for the ideas!
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And I agree... I'm really ready to hear what he's thinking. I can't wait to carry on a conversation with my kiddo!
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It's surprising me how many kids are "delayed" I put that in quotations because I'm beginning to question if the speaking margins are too narrow. If this many kids are delayed then maybe they need to change the charts a bit. I don't know.
Our Child Development worker said that Ruby is at about 16 months for speech. I know that's true, but I also know that she is fully aware of what's going on around her. She's a stubborn little poop and a lot of this is stubborness as well.
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If that is him in you icon...omg he is SO adorable!
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