Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Me again! LOL I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such thing could even be attempted. I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did this to me!! Mommy to (12-17-98) and Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Me again! LOL I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such thing could even be attempted. I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did this to me!! Mommy to (12-17-98) and Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , You crack me up. Don't be so hard on yourself. We all worry about every little thing. Some of us are just more afraid of admitting it, like me, LOL!!! Again, use the mommy instinct. If you truly feel there could be something wrong, it certainly doesn't hurt to get it checked out. My girlfriend recently went through this with her son. The pediatrician told her if there is no talking by 2, consider a speach specialist. He did say several words by 2, but not babbling on & on. He is just a quiet one. Like they say, every child is so different. HTH!!! Shook Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500 Vienna, VA 22182 x374 x374 fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , You crack me up. Don't be so hard on yourself. We all worry about every little thing. Some of us are just more afraid of admitting it, like me, LOL!!! Again, use the mommy instinct. If you truly feel there could be something wrong, it certainly doesn't hurt to get it checked out. My girlfriend recently went through this with her son. The pediatrician told her if there is no talking by 2, consider a speach specialist. He did say several words by 2, but not babbling on & on. He is just a quiet one. Like they say, every child is so different. HTH!!! Shook Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500 Vienna, VA 22182 x374 x374 fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi , My son is 15 months old and we are also concerned about his speech developement. He says a few things, da-da, na-na for bananna, and tat for cat but that is pretty much the extent of it. He seems to understand things okay, so I don't feel like it's a hearing issue. We requested a speech evalutation through early intervention but were told they don't expect too much from them until they are 18 months old. I don't know where you live but if there is an early intervention program in your area you could contact them and ask for an evaluation. Hope you find some answers! Geneva Mommy to Joey 10/12/95 10/9/98 2/17/04 BCF and in our second time around with casting! > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading > online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi , My son is 15 months old and we are also concerned about his speech developement. He says a few things, da-da, na-na for bananna, and tat for cat but that is pretty much the extent of it. He seems to understand things okay, so I don't feel like it's a hearing issue. We requested a speech evalutation through early intervention but were told they don't expect too much from them until they are 18 months old. I don't know where you live but if there is an early intervention program in your area you could contact them and ask for an evaluation. Hope you find some answers! Geneva Mommy to Joey 10/12/95 10/9/98 2/17/04 BCF and in our second time around with casting! > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading > online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , It's good to hear I am not the only nutcase worrying about these things...lol I have to make an appointment for his 12 months shots...because he is FINALLY healthy. I am going to bring it up there and see what he says. Thanks. Re: off topic/ hearing stuff , You crack me up. Don't be so hard on yourself. We all worry about every little thing. Some of us are just more afraid of admitting it, like me, LOL!!! Again, use the mommy instinct. If you truly feel there could be something wrong, it certainly doesn't hurt to get it checked out. My girlfriend recently went through this with her son. The pediatrician told her if there is no talking by 2, consider a speach specialist. He did say several words by 2, but not babbling on & on. He is just a quiet one. Like they say, every child is so different. HTH!!! Shook Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500 Vienna, VA 22182 x374 x374 fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , It's good to hear I am not the only nutcase worrying about these things...lol I have to make an appointment for his 12 months shots...because he is FINALLY healthy. I am going to bring it up there and see what he says. Thanks. Re: off topic/ hearing stuff , You crack me up. Don't be so hard on yourself. We all worry about every little thing. Some of us are just more afraid of admitting it, like me, LOL!!! Again, use the mommy instinct. If you truly feel there could be something wrong, it certainly doesn't hurt to get it checked out. My girlfriend recently went through this with her son. The pediatrician told her if there is no talking by 2, consider a speach specialist. He did say several words by 2, but not babbling on & on. He is just a quiet one. Like they say, every child is so different. HTH!!! Shook Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500 Vienna, VA 22182 x374 x374 fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Geneva, How did you find an early intervention program? What was the name of the department? Thank you. Re: off topic/ hearing stuff Hi , My son is 15 months old and we are also concerned about his speech developement. He says a few things, da-da, na-na for bananna, and tat for cat but that is pretty much the extent of it. He seems to understand things okay, so I don't feel like it's a hearing issue. We requested a speech evalutation through early intervention but were told they don't expect too much from them until they are 18 months old. I don't know where you live but if there is an early intervention program in your area you could contact them and ask for an evaluation. Hope you find some answers! Geneva Mommy to Joey 10/12/95 10/9/98 2/17/04 BCF and in our second time around with casting! > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading > online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Geneva, How did you find an early intervention program? What was the name of the department? Thank you. Re: off topic/ hearing stuff Hi , My son is 15 months old and we are also concerned about his speech developement. He says a few things, da-da, na-na for bananna, and tat for cat but that is pretty much the extent of it. He seems to understand things okay, so I don't feel like it's a hearing issue. We requested a speech evalutation through early intervention but were told they don't expect too much from them until they are 18 months old. I don't know where you live but if there is an early intervention program in your area you could contact them and ask for an evaluation. Hope you find some answers! Geneva Mommy to Joey 10/12/95 10/9/98 2/17/04 BCF and in our second time around with casting! > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading > online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 cynthia.. i am with you... grace will be 18 months next week.. she has just said her first 3 audible words in the last 2 weeks.. she has an appt with a speech therapist on wed to check on it.. and then all of a sudden she came home and said " uh-oh " when she dropped something... then a week later she said " bye-bye " and waved.. then 3 days later she said " mine " .. now everything is " mine " .. typical toddler.. lol... but i was bvery very concerned for her because she wasn't saying anything.. not even mama.. she would call me but it would not be anything that sounded like mama and would not always be the same word.. i think i am still going to take her wed for the consult just to be safe.. but i have a feeling that they will just tell me she's ok... hth.. mommy to Grace 12-03-03 BCF Dobb's Brace 16/7 Gerace wrote: Me again! LOL I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such thing could even be attempted. I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did this to me!! Mommy to (12-17-98) and Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) love, lisa before i made you in the womb, i knew you... love God. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 cynthia.. i am with you... grace will be 18 months next week.. she has just said her first 3 audible words in the last 2 weeks.. she has an appt with a speech therapist on wed to check on it.. and then all of a sudden she came home and said " uh-oh " when she dropped something... then a week later she said " bye-bye " and waved.. then 3 days later she said " mine " .. now everything is " mine " .. typical toddler.. lol... but i was bvery very concerned for her because she wasn't saying anything.. not even mama.. she would call me but it would not be anything that sounded like mama and would not always be the same word.. i think i am still going to take her wed for the consult just to be safe.. but i have a feeling that they will just tell me she's ok... hth.. mommy to Grace 12-03-03 BCF Dobb's Brace 16/7 Gerace wrote: Me again! LOL I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such thing could even be attempted. I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did this to me!! Mommy to (12-17-98) and Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) love, lisa before i made you in the womb, i knew you... love God. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , If they weren't able to do the hearing test that normally would be done post-op I would bring it up to your Pediatrician and see if they want to do a check or send you back to the ENT. I would not mess around with wondering, it is better to have it checked and aleviate any worries you have. It is probably nothing, but I know if they do have hearing troubles it really can give them problems with their speech later on. A friend of mine's grandson had some hearing loss as a baby (due to multiple ear infections), the mom did not follow up and he is now 11 with some definite speech problems. I really don't want to freak you out, but I would use your instincts and have it checked out. --- Gerace wrote: > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. > I have been reading > online about children and speech development and > hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does > look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the > phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. > Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about > it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was > hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , If they weren't able to do the hearing test that normally would be done post-op I would bring it up to your Pediatrician and see if they want to do a check or send you back to the ENT. I would not mess around with wondering, it is better to have it checked and aleviate any worries you have. It is probably nothing, but I know if they do have hearing troubles it really can give them problems with their speech later on. A friend of mine's grandson had some hearing loss as a baby (due to multiple ear infections), the mom did not follow up and he is now 11 with some definite speech problems. I really don't want to freak you out, but I would use your instincts and have it checked out. --- Gerace wrote: > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. > I have been reading > online about children and speech development and > hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does > look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the > phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. > Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about > it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was > hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi , I wouldn't worry as long as he understands what you're saying, apparently that is the most important thing at that age. I was worried myself when my twins didn't say anything at 18 months and only 3 words at 20 months. Plus I didn't really think that they understood most of what I was saying either... Anyway, I was also told that the first thing they would do was a hearing test which they did 2 months later. It turns out that one of them has glue ear and doesn't hear particularly well but that doesn't explain why the other didn't say much either... I was told to keep an eye (or ear?) but that they would wait another 6 months to see what was happening. Anyway, they are now 2 1/2 and are making 3-word sentences which apparently is fine. So in your case I would probably get the hearing test done to be on the safe side and then just wait and see. I was also asked to encourage speech by saying for instance 'do you want milk or water?' and wait for a reply rather than just saying 'you probably want your milk' and give it to him, that kind of thing... I hope this helped a bit, all the best, with and Alister (*9/02, RCF, Ponseti method) --- Gerace wrote: > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. > I have been reading > online about children and speech development and > hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does > look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the > phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. > Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about > it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was > hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - want a free and easy way to contact your friends online? http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi , I wouldn't worry as long as he understands what you're saying, apparently that is the most important thing at that age. I was worried myself when my twins didn't say anything at 18 months and only 3 words at 20 months. Plus I didn't really think that they understood most of what I was saying either... Anyway, I was also told that the first thing they would do was a hearing test which they did 2 months later. It turns out that one of them has glue ear and doesn't hear particularly well but that doesn't explain why the other didn't say much either... I was told to keep an eye (or ear?) but that they would wait another 6 months to see what was happening. Anyway, they are now 2 1/2 and are making 3-word sentences which apparently is fine. So in your case I would probably get the hearing test done to be on the safe side and then just wait and see. I was also asked to encourage speech by saying for instance 'do you want milk or water?' and wait for a reply rather than just saying 'you probably want your milk' and give it to him, that kind of thing... I hope this helped a bit, all the best, with and Alister (*9/02, RCF, Ponseti method) --- Gerace wrote: > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. > I have been reading > online about children and speech development and > hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does > look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the > phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. > Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about > it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was > hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - want a free and easy way to contact your friends online? http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 this might help. I would have the hearing checked out. Also see if your state offers Early Intervention Services. We live in MA and had a delay in speech. At 18 months he was only saying about 3 words and his hearing was perfect. We received EI until he turned 3, now he is speaking very well. Our ped thinks because he was concentrating so much on being able to walk and develop his feet that the speech just lagged behind. Check out www.asha.org american speech and hearing association. I hope this helps. and (09/22/01) BY TWELVE MONTHS Does the child: Yes/No • use a finger to point out things in the environment? • imitate or use gestures like waving bye-bye? • let you know what he/she wants by using a combination of sounds and actions? • bring you toys he/she wants to show you and play with? • enjoy playing games like Peek-a-Boo and Pat-a-Cake? • understand simple phrases? (Come here. Don’t touch.) • use a few consonants? (b, c) BY FIFTEEN MONTHS Does the child: • usually look at you when communicating? • repeat words he/she hears? • seem to be talking in sentences but not using real words? • say “mama” and/or “dada”? • point to body parts when asked? • understand simple questions and commands? (Go get a diaper. Where’s the ball?) BY EIGHTEEN MONTHS Does the child: • point, look at you, and then at what he/she is talking about? • use the word no? • say about ten or more words? • understand and use the names of familiar objects? • take turns when playing with a partner? • use toys for pretend play? > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: <nosurgery4clubfoot > >Subject: off topic/ hearing stuff >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > >Me again! LOL > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages >because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading >online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call >his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other >commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test >would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such >thing could even be attempted. > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did >this to me!! > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 this might help. I would have the hearing checked out. Also see if your state offers Early Intervention Services. We live in MA and had a delay in speech. At 18 months he was only saying about 3 words and his hearing was perfect. We received EI until he turned 3, now he is speaking very well. Our ped thinks because he was concentrating so much on being able to walk and develop his feet that the speech just lagged behind. Check out www.asha.org american speech and hearing association. I hope this helps. and (09/22/01) BY TWELVE MONTHS Does the child: Yes/No • use a finger to point out things in the environment? • imitate or use gestures like waving bye-bye? • let you know what he/she wants by using a combination of sounds and actions? • bring you toys he/she wants to show you and play with? • enjoy playing games like Peek-a-Boo and Pat-a-Cake? • understand simple phrases? (Come here. Don’t touch.) • use a few consonants? (b, c) BY FIFTEEN MONTHS Does the child: • usually look at you when communicating? • repeat words he/she hears? • seem to be talking in sentences but not using real words? • say “mama” and/or “dada”? • point to body parts when asked? • understand simple questions and commands? (Go get a diaper. Where’s the ball?) BY EIGHTEEN MONTHS Does the child: • point, look at you, and then at what he/she is talking about? • use the word no? • say about ten or more words? • understand and use the names of familiar objects? • take turns when playing with a partner? • use toys for pretend play? > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: <nosurgery4clubfoot > >Subject: off topic/ hearing stuff >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > >Me again! LOL > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages >because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading >online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call >his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other >commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test >would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such >thing could even be attempted. > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did >this to me!! > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , Maybe neurotic is a little strong?? lol Kolby just turned 18 mos. He understands everything perfectly. He understands everything we say to him without a doubt but will say nothing but Mama. He babbles and points and tells alot of stories but it's nothing that makes sense at all??? I'm trying not to worry about it but I'll have to admit, I'm getting some anxiety. Seems like my other children talked before that. But like you said, we shouldn't compare children's development because they are all so different. I do know how you feel though. Kolby also just started walking a couple of weeks ago as well. We'll get there. One thing at a time, huh? mom of Kolby 11-19-03 bcf Dobb's brace 14/7 > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading > online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 , Maybe neurotic is a little strong?? lol Kolby just turned 18 mos. He understands everything perfectly. He understands everything we say to him without a doubt but will say nothing but Mama. He babbles and points and tells alot of stories but it's nothing that makes sense at all??? I'm trying not to worry about it but I'll have to admit, I'm getting some anxiety. Seems like my other children talked before that. But like you said, we shouldn't compare children's development because they are all so different. I do know how you feel though. Kolby also just started walking a couple of weeks ago as well. We'll get there. One thing at a time, huh? mom of Kolby 11-19-03 bcf Dobb's brace 14/7 > Me again! LOL > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental stages > because they are all different but I need some info. I have been reading > online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a bit > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any further > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me when I call > his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and other > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think I should > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a hearing test > would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and no such > thing could even be attempted. > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My mother did > this to me!! > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi & , I was wondering what EI actually is, I mean what exactly do they do. My didn't say any words at 18 months but the GP seemed to think that was ok... Thanks, the other & ( & Alister) PS: Is everyone else confused too... --- Dynak wrote: > this might help. I would have the hearing checked > out. Also see if your > state offers Early Intervention Services. We live in > MA and had a > delay in speech. At 18 months he was only saying > about 3 words and his > hearing was perfect. We received EI until he turned > 3, now he is speaking > very well. Our ped thinks because he was > concentrating so much on being able > to walk and develop his feet that the speech just > lagged behind. Check out > www.asha.org american speech and hearing > association. > > I hope this helps. > > and (09/22/01) > BY TWELVE MONTHS Does the child: Yes/No > • use a finger to point out things in the > environment? > • imitate or use gestures like waving bye-bye? > • let you know what he/she wants by using a > combination > of sounds and actions? > • bring you toys he/she wants to show you and play > with? > • enjoy playing games like Peek-a-Boo and > Pat-a-Cake? > • understand simple phrases? (Come here. Don’t > touch.) > • use a few consonants? (b, c) > > BY FIFTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > • usually look at you when communicating? > • repeat words he/she hears? > • seem to be talking in sentences but not using real > words? > • say “mama” and/or “dada”? > • point to body parts when asked? > • understand simple questions and commands? > (Go get a diaper. Where’s the ball?) > > BY EIGHTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > • point, look at you, and then at what he/she > is talking about? > • use the word no? > • say about ten or more words? > • understand and use the names of familiar objects? > • take turns when playing with a partner? > • use toys for pretend play? > > > > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot > >To: <nosurgery4clubfoot > > >Subject: off topic/ hearing > stuff > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > > > >Me again! LOL > > > > > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > developmental stages > >because they are all different but I need some > info. I have been reading > >online about children and speech development and > hearing and I am a bit > >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > is not going any further > >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > should have really > >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He > does look at me when I call > >his name and he understands things like " Give me > the phone " and other > >commands but he can't seem to make any other > sounds. Do you think I should > >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry > about it. > > > > > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > typically a hearing test > >would be performed at that point but Christian was > hysterical and no such > >thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > help it! My mother did > >this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! > Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi & , I was wondering what EI actually is, I mean what exactly do they do. My didn't say any words at 18 months but the GP seemed to think that was ok... Thanks, the other & ( & Alister) PS: Is everyone else confused too... --- Dynak wrote: > this might help. I would have the hearing checked > out. Also see if your > state offers Early Intervention Services. We live in > MA and had a > delay in speech. At 18 months he was only saying > about 3 words and his > hearing was perfect. We received EI until he turned > 3, now he is speaking > very well. Our ped thinks because he was > concentrating so much on being able > to walk and develop his feet that the speech just > lagged behind. Check out > www.asha.org american speech and hearing > association. > > I hope this helps. > > and (09/22/01) > BY TWELVE MONTHS Does the child: Yes/No > • use a finger to point out things in the > environment? > • imitate or use gestures like waving bye-bye? > • let you know what he/she wants by using a > combination > of sounds and actions? > • bring you toys he/she wants to show you and play > with? > • enjoy playing games like Peek-a-Boo and > Pat-a-Cake? > • understand simple phrases? (Come here. Don’t > touch.) > • use a few consonants? (b, c) > > BY FIFTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > • usually look at you when communicating? > • repeat words he/she hears? > • seem to be talking in sentences but not using real > words? > • say “mama” and/or “dada”? > • point to body parts when asked? > • understand simple questions and commands? > (Go get a diaper. Where’s the ball?) > > BY EIGHTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > • point, look at you, and then at what he/she > is talking about? > • use the word no? > • say about ten or more words? > • understand and use the names of familiar objects? > • take turns when playing with a partner? > • use toys for pretend play? > > > > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot > >To: <nosurgery4clubfoot > > >Subject: off topic/ hearing > stuff > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > > > >Me again! LOL > > > > > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > developmental stages > >because they are all different but I need some > info. I have been reading > >online about children and speech development and > hearing and I am a bit > >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > is not going any further > >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > should have really > >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He > does look at me when I call > >his name and he understands things like " Give me > the phone " and other > >commands but he can't seem to make any other > sounds. Do you think I should > >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry > about it. > > > > > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > typically a hearing test > >would be performed at that point but Christian was > hysterical and no such > >thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > help it! My mother did > >this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! > Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 I didn't think so many people would be experiencing the same problem. I guess it isn't as uncommon as I originally thought. What bothers me is, everything you read about toddlers say they should have a vocabulary of approximately 7 words and some even have 20 words. off topic/ hearing > stuff > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > > > >Me again! LOL > > > > > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > developmental stages > >because they are all different but I need some > info. I have been reading > >online about children and speech development and > hearing and I am a bit > >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > is not going any further > >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > should have really > >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He > does look at me when I call > >his name and he understands things like " Give me > the phone " and other > >commands but he can't seem to make any other > sounds. Do you think I should > >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry > about it. > > > > > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > typically a hearing test > >would be performed at that point but Christian was > hysterical and no such > >thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > help it! My mother did > >this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! > Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 I didn't think so many people would be experiencing the same problem. I guess it isn't as uncommon as I originally thought. What bothers me is, everything you read about toddlers say they should have a vocabulary of approximately 7 words and some even have 20 words. off topic/ hearing > stuff > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > > > >Me again! LOL > > > > > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > developmental stages > >because they are all different but I need some > info. I have been reading > >online about children and speech development and > hearing and I am a bit > >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > is not going any further > >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > should have really > >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He > does look at me when I call > >his name and he understands things like " Give me > the phone " and other > >commands but he can't seem to make any other > sounds. Do you think I should > >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry > about it. > > > > > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > typically a hearing test > >would be performed at that point but Christian was > hysterical and no such > >thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > help it! My mother did > >this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! > Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 E. I is Early Intervention. It's a program that helps children birth-3 years old with disabilities. Children who are elegible are either born with a medical disorder (Down's Syndrome, Cerebal Palsy, Mental Retardation) or develop a delay (Autisum) or children who have prenatal difficulties (long, short labor,prematurity or the child's enviornment limts development. What they do is WONDERFUL!! First they will come and evaluate your child in all areas not just those you are concerned about (speech and language, self care, gross and fine motor and cognitive development). Based on the outcome of the evaluation they will offer services in the area they feel is needed. For it was speech. We had someone come to the house once a week for an hour each time. She would basicly played with . She would repeat words, make sounds and see if he responded. She also taught us a few signs to ease 's frustration, which was a big help. Over time used these signs. was also born with a tongue tie which means that the flap of skin under the tongue was closer to the teeth making it harder to stick out his tongue. We had it cut through surgery and this help him be able to make more sounds. Feel free to contact me through my hotmail address if you have more questions. I just found out that I am going to be starting a job with EI in June and I can't wait. Also what state do you live in? Your state might offer an EI program. and (09/22/01) > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: nosurgery4clubfoot >Subject: RE: off topic/ hearing stuff >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 18:38:44 +0100 (BST) > >Hi & , > >I was wondering what EI actually is, I mean what >exactly do they do. My didn't say any words at >18 months but the GP seemed to think that was ok... > >Thanks, >the other & ( & Alister) >PS: Is everyone else confused too... > > >--- Dynak wrote: > > > this might help. I would have the hearing checked > > out. Also see if your > > state offers Early Intervention Services. We live in > > MA and had a > > delay in speech. At 18 months he was only saying > > about 3 words and his > > hearing was perfect. We received EI until he turned > > 3, now he is speaking > > very well. Our ped thinks because he was > > concentrating so much on being able > > to walk and develop his feet that the speech just > > lagged behind. Check out > > www.asha.org american speech and hearing > > association. > > > > I hope this helps. > > > > and (09/22/01) > > BY TWELVE MONTHS Does the child: Yes/No > > • use a finger to point out things in the > > environment? > > • imitate or use gestures like waving bye-bye? > > • let you know what he/she wants by using a > > combination > > of sounds and actions? > > • bring you toys he/she wants to show you and play > > with? > > • enjoy playing games like Peek-a-Boo and > > Pat-a-Cake? > > • understand simple phrases? (Come here. Don’t > > touch.) > > • use a few consonants? (b, c) > > > > BY FIFTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > > • usually look at you when communicating? > > • repeat words he/she hears? > > • seem to be talking in sentences but not using real > > words? > > • say “mama” and/or “dada”? > > • point to body parts when asked? > > • understand simple questions and commands? > > (Go get a diaper. Where’s the ball?) > > > > BY EIGHTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > > • point, look at you, and then at what he/she > > is talking about? > > • use the word no? > > • say about ten or more words? > > • understand and use the names of familiar objects? > > • take turns when playing with a partner? > > • use toys for pretend play? > > > > > > > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot > > >To: <nosurgery4clubfoot > > > >Subject: off topic/ hearing > > stuff > > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > > > > > >Me again! LOL > > > > > > > > > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > > developmental stages > > >because they are all different but I need some > > info. I have been reading > > >online about children and speech development and > > hearing and I am a bit > > >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > > is not going any further > > >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > > should have really > > >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He > > does look at me when I call > > >his name and he understands things like " Give me > > the phone " and other > > >commands but he can't seem to make any other > > sounds. Do you think I should > > >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry > > about it. > > > > > > > > > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > > typically a hearing test > > >would be performed at that point but Christian was > > hysterical and no such > > >thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > > > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > > help it! My mother did > > >this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > > > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! > > Download today - it's FREE! > > >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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