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25 month old does not talk or mimic. Has no words at all. Not even "no"

I have a 25 month old who says no words - not even mama.  He does not mimic not matter how hard you try. He is read to all the time, but does not point out pictures-- he will only turn pages.  His physical abilities seem pretty normal.  He seems to engage with you but not quite like other children.  He will laugh and look you in the eye.  He will give you five half heartedly when asked or a fist bump when asked.  He doesn't babble at all.  He plays but likes to throw coins or other objects repeatedly to watch them land.  He is not interested at all in other children.  He will ask to be picked up by raising his hands.  He will turn his face away to let you know he is finished eating.  He refuses to use a cup himself and only uses his hands to feed himself.  You cannot get him to hold anything himself.  He will open and close things when asked.  Father refuses to have him tested, sure he will eventually just start talking and every one is worrying over nothing.  Is very angry when you suggest otherwise.  Do you think this is true?  Is the child just being stubborn and spoiled?
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This is my son also. Would love to hear some updates ;-)
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Did you ever figure out an answer for your child?  I see now your original post was 2011.  I would love to know an update.  My son is the exact same as your child and is 2 years old (on June 30).  You pretty much described my son exactly in your original question.  I'd love to hear from you.
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Same!
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That's IDENTICAL to my son . Every detail , even turning his head when he's done with food and what not .
Unfortunately I don't have an answer,  and I know this post is old but i hope you are able to respond back what you learned .  
We did have my son tested at 20 months and they said he was globally delayed , showed red flags associated with autism but not enough/didn't overall fit the characteristics of being on the spectrum . That was more so said off record based on her experience.  . My son's been involved with early intervention since 18 months . Still zero words at 25 months .  He goes to be reevaluated in 2 months so I guess I'll find out more then .
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I'm not sure how old this thread is... but my son is exactly the same as both you and the mother who asked the question.  I would love to hear an update.  He will turn 2 on June 30.  We've had lots of evaluations but the therapy so far is pointless as he has ZERO interest.  Any updates would be so greatly appreciated as I can barely sleep at night and reading online only makes me more afraid.  Thank you!
Do any of you have an update? This is my son to a T! You all just described him. He is now 25 months old, we are in early intervention, but I would like to hear about your outcomes.
1006035 tn?1485575897
You can always take him to see a speech therapist if you are concerned. They work wonders!
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When I took my youngest to her 18 month check up in june the doctor wanted to know what words she was saying and sentences too. She is currently 22 months and says a lot. I mean, even back when she was 18 months she was saying "get it" and "come on". Every child is different but I would think that he would at least be saying mama or daddy.
My daughter still drinks milk out of the bottle because she doesn't like it in cups. But she is fine drinking juice out of sippy cups. She is off the pacifier. Which is another question? Is he still on the pacifier? That could be a reason he is not trying to talk.

Can he point to body parts? If you ask him where his nose is, does he know? My daughter knows her nose, ears, eyes, mouth, teeth, head, hair, arms, hands, fingers, feet, toes, belly button. We make it a game. Sometimes she forgets cheeks and tongue, but I've also been singing the head, shoulders, knees and toes song.

I would think his doctor would of been concerned with him not speaking yet?? All of my children share the same doctor and when I couldn't list a certain amount of things she was saying the doctor started to get concerned. I only couldn't remember because it was an on the spot type of thing.
Also, is this your first child? Because I have 3 all together. So my youngest just picks up things from the other 2 sometimes.
Hopefully, it's just delayed speaking. Hope he starts trying to say something soon!
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Diva: I believe she is the mother. Right?

Either way, I agree with AnnieBrooke. The best thing would be to set up an appointment with his pediatrician for an evaluation. Best of luck with everything!
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Who are you in relation to the child? If you don't live with him how do you know that he doesn't babble or try to speak at all?
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I'd have the child evaluated at least.  Has the child's hearing ever been checked?  What does the pediatrician say when you are in at your yearly visits?  (If he is 25 months old, you must have had a well-child visit just recently because he turned 2?  Did you talk to the pedi about this?)  

Tell your husband that if this is normal, there is no problem evaluating him because the evaluation will say he is normal and put everyone's fears to rest.  And if it is not normal, the evaluation will catch it.  Early intervention on this kind of thing can keep it from ever being a problem.
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