toddler issues..

[babysept2014]

My son is 2.5 am still doesn't say many words you can understand. Its mostly still the gibberish stuff. He is smart as can be though, knows exactly what you say, he can do most things on his own. He is perfect in every way for his age if not advanced just doesn't have the speech part!!! Drives me insane sometimes, it gets aggravating at times. I don't want him to be behind in school or have issues, I don't know how to help him. We work with him all the time, enough did some therapy but that was a waste. Any ideas??

[AshleyAnn9608]

My son was a late talker as well, never put him in speech therapy or anything like that, now he's 5 and won't shut up. Lol!

[babysept2014]

Thanks ladies, we saw a speech therapist before but it no good. Was thinking of asking doctor for another recommendations.

[mommylece]

My son didn't really start talking good till he was 3. It seemed like he talked too fast but he's doing great he's going into 2nd grade and reading and doing math just fine. My brother n law didn't talk at all his mom said he would just point then out of no where she said he said isn't it a lovely day today outside!? Lmbo I guess he just didn't want to talk till he wanted to LOL

[luka_n_baby2]

Our birth to 3 program is also free or income based :) better to be seen and helped early. They will evaluate him first and if they see no problem they will just give you some pointers to help him out

[knufrio]

My nephew had the same problem. It almost seemed like he was thinking faster than you could day the words so everything got all jumbled. He saw a speech therapist and now he's 4 and you can clearly understand every word! I'd recommend him being seen, they are very helpful and the younger they are the easier it is to work with them. Also some states will do it free while they are under 3 years old through a program called "early intervention"

[babysept2014]

I hope it works out sooner than later! ThaNks ladies!We try an hold out on just giving him things if we know exactly what he wants an try to get him to say it first. After making him repeat me like three times he says something along the lines of what it could be but still not clear enough that I would comprehend it later outta the blue. An he "talks" all  the time an will say the same gibberish for things.  Like he saying the words in his own language or something. I'm staying home now so I'm trying to work with him more. Hope it gets us somewhere soon.

[ShyGyrl]

My youngest son didn't really start talking until he was about 3. It was because my oldest son did everything for him, when I spent time with him separately he started talking. He is super smart andhas even skipped a grade and is in advanced classes. His pediatrician said it's common for the really smart kids to start talking later, especially when they get what they want without having to talk

[MaddiesMommie14]

My son was the same way. Her didn't really start speaking that well until he was almost four. His doc was concerned, thought he might be autistic but he was checked out and they said he was fine. They started Jim on therapy bit it too was a waste. He just learned eventually on his own. My mom said boys develop more slowly anyway, but eventually everything worked out. Hope everything works out for your little one too!

[OliviaNBaker]

Kids learn at their own pace. He's still young so he'll get it eventually. My son is two and is smart as can be. Can understand everything he says. Can put things together in his own and everything. I only allow him to watch our local kids channel where all the shows are learning shows and I can see that had helped a lot. He talks better than my four yr old niece. Don't wanna sound harsh but she acts kinda slow at times. then again she really didn't have anyone to teach her anything. just take ur time with him. like I said he'll get it

[sjpolo]

Some kids are just faster than others. If he can understand what your saying most likely he's just a slower learner.  My nephew has horrible speech and may even need speech therapy. But what I do with my son is repeat everything twice and everything we do or I give to him I sound it put and try take him say it ( he'll be 2 in august) but he just finally started saying please (peasss) lol but he would not say It for the longest time but would say anything else I told him to

[luka_n_baby2]

My son just turned two and I was worried about his speech. I spoke with his pediatrician who set me up with a speech therapist. He sees her next week to evaluate him. He could have a speech delay. My son speaks a few words but is not putting sentences together. He is also very smart and can watch you do something once and he knows how to do it. Id talk with his doctor and set up an Appt with a speech therapist that is specialized in children. They call it a "birth to 3" program where I'm from