communcation

[bummah]

my son is 2yrs old and he is not talking he only point and grunts what can i do to get him to communcatie

[specialmom]

Oh yeah, some little things to do at home.  If he likes lollipops, and what kids doesn't, give him a lollipop and have him lick it and work it with his mouth.  It takes muscle control to do this.  Have him drink thick liquids such as a yogart smoothie (Danimals type thing from grocery story) through a straw.  Blow bubbles, blow items through a straw like a cotton ball (cut straw so it is small to make it easier),  practice making silly faces where he stretches his mouth and face in lots of different directions.  Stick tongue out and try to move it from side to side.  then up and down (this is hard as down is tough for kids).  It takes a lot of muscle control to speak.  How are his other motor skills?

[specialmom]

I would also consider having him evaluated for his speech.  It is awesome that he is communicating with you by pointing and making sounds.  I agree that talking to him a lot helps and  perhaps he is on the cusp of taking off with his speech.  However, I would seek the advice of a professional.  Your pediatrician can put you in touch with agencies that can evaluate this.  do you live in the US?  Not speaking by age 2 would qualify you for early intervention programs (in our area it is called help me grow, early head start,etc.)  From birth to age 3, children can be evaluated and help given for any services needed through government programs.  children's hospitals can also put you in touch with these agencies if you don't have a doctor.  
Work with him on your own as the above poster suggested and follow up with an evaluation.  It can change your son's life.  Good luck.

[megochick101]

Talk to him as much as possible. Whatever you are doing explain it to him. Such as "Mommy is cutting up vegetables for dinner. There are orange carrots, green broccoli and red peppers. These veggies are going to taste good." It may seem funny and everything but that helped my son out a lot. He never really talked much either and I started basically narrating everything i did(per the doc's advice) and it helped him out. Also if he wants something go over the words for it with him.

For example, if he points to a ball, say "That is your red ball michael, can you say ball? Do you want your red ball?" and if he grunts and points to it again say "Yes? Yes you want your red ball" and then give it to him and reiterate "michael here is your red ball" It's sounds funny i know but it works! And if he tries pointing to something and tries to say the words praise him for it! Tell him "Great job, you're using your words!" Whenever he points to something, try and get him to say the words before giving him whatever he wants.