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Hi :) Thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear you didn't have the experience you were hoping for in speech therapy. I am going to link a free resource I created that asks you questions about how your child is communicating and will recommend specific lessons and activities for your child's level. These are the strategies and activities I use in speech therapy - for toddlers it's often about changing the way we communicate with them in little ways so it's easier for them to learn (because we know we can't make them do anything 😂). So speech therapy should really be about working as a team and teaching you what to do at home to get the most out of it. toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program In the US, you can also often get speech therapy at less of a cost through the state's early intervention program, which may be worth checking out. You can read more about that option in this blog post - toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me I also want to share this resource about the difference between speech and language. If you feel that your daughter is having challenges with speech I would really recommend looking for a different speech therapy - maybe through a state program - because there are more nuanced therapy techniques to support speech development, especially at such a young age - toddlertalk.com/blog/speech-versus-language

@@toddlertalk Thank you so much! I did look at the early intervention program after I wrote my comment and I have a zoom meeting next week and then my daughter will have an evaluation. I’m also going to try speech therapy again since she’s older and I’ll find a way to pay for it. I just thought the speech therapist would work more with me but their approach is for the parents to sit back and remain quiet while they interact with the child. When I spoke with someone for early intervention, she told me it’s more about working with the parents than the child. So hopefully doing both will help my daughter begin communicating.

Cut out all screen time and use that time to talk with the kid while playing or doing chores. Screen time before 2 years causes delays in speech development.

@@OwnYourDance he is with me all day. That’s all we do is talk. Work out. Work in the yard. Learn. Be curious. He has his own broom and toy tools that he uses daily. What’s wrong with a movie to wind down at night? Sorry if you interpreted what I said as we watch tv. I did say his mother my niece always has her face in her phone and it pisses me off. Had my daughter in law check him out and she works with children with autism. She said he is fine Things she understood Ready. Set. Go! Here ya go. Birds Bye bye What you doing Water More Please And more I can’t remember.

@@OwnYourDance I know I wrote a lot but you must have only read one paragraph. And that’s ok. Be well journey well.

@@Chewy_GarageBandDad Sorry if what I wrote seemed a bit rough, I didnt mean to but didn't have a lot of time to reply then. I read it all! I'm not saying you're doing a bad job, but since you were worried about his speech I just thought i'd pass the knowledge along. There's been quite a lot of research on screentime for infants and it really ONLY has negative effects, especially on speech development. So if you worry about it, maybe skip the movies for now. That's all! I think you're doing amazing if I read all the things you do for this kid.

@@OwnYourDance thank you. Even though it was not intended as you stated, I should be better at constructive criticism. After all I asked for opinions. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Journey well.

You are welcome :) I am glad it was helpful!

Hi, thanks for sharing. I am going to link my blog post that goes in-depth on language regression - toddlertalk.com/blog/my-toddler-is-not-saying-words-they-used-to I hope it is helpful and always reach out to your pediatrician or a speech therapist in your area if you have questions, I know they'd be happy to help! And in the US you can get a free evaluation with a speech therapist if you're interested through the state early intervention program - you can read more about that here - toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me

Thanks for sharing your opinion. As a parent and speech therapist, I feel passionate about providing each parent with information so they can make the best decisions for their family. I've seen speech therapy really benefit both children with speech delay and autistic children - so while I understand everyone isn't interested I definitely want to let people know there is an option for support if they're looking for it.

Hi, my intention isn't to make anyone freak out. My hope is to help parents understand some instances where it may be supportive to ask for help, especially if they are already worried. Late talking and or tantrums does not equal autism. You can read more about how autism is diagnosed here if you're curious to learn about the characteristics - toddlertalk.com/blog/criteria-for-autism

Hi :) Paying for speech therapy is definitely one option for families who are concerned about their child's speech and language development. In the United States, there are several options - families with insurance are able to access speech therapy for the cost of their copay - and if you don't have insurance or aren't able to get speech therapy through your insurance, the state will provide those services for free or at a low cost. You can learn more about the options here: toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me I also have tons of free resources because I know speech therapy isn't always possible. You can get a custom lesson plan completely free here - toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program

I'm so glad! I have TONS of resources on my website, all for free! I'll link it here so you can explore if you're interested :) toddlertalk.com/

Actually, I have no paid resources or services at the moment; everything is free... toddlertalk.com/ And I offer them for free because I am a real mom and I understand how hard it can be when you're worried about your child. I want everyone to have the resources to help :)

Hi, I am so sorry to hear that this has been your experience. My suggestion would be to see a different provider in the practice and ask for a referral to a speech therapist (if that is what you want, of course). In the US, you can also get a free evaluation through your state's early intervention program for free without a doctor's referral. I'm going to link a blog post that talks about finding a speech therapist here so you can explore those options if interested - toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me And, there's tons you can do to practice at home. I put together a free quiz and lesson plan tool so you can access tips and activities tailored to your little one here - toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program

@@toddlertalkshouldn’t recommend people to doctor shop, very unethical

Glad it was helpful :)

Hi, I'm happy you reached out. I am sure you've been working really hard in speech therapy thus far and I know it can be hard to understand the next steps when it comes to practice. First, I would talk to your speech therapist to understand the goals you're working on - children generally make the best progress when everyone is helping them learn the same skills at the same time using strategies that work for them - consistency really is key. With a limited background, I can't make any personalized recommendations, but I do have a free quiz + lesson plan tool that suggests tips and activities for your child. I'd recommend checking it out to see if there's something that might be helpful for you :) toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program

Hi :) Unfortunately, it's so hard to make suggestions online because communication is so complex. In general, I usually explore Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for children who are not speaking - there are tons of different AAC options and I love AAC because it gives a person some independence and can reduce frustration related to communication. I would talk to the teachers at school and work with a speech therapist if you are able to find the best communication style for your child.

Hi :) Many of these activities or goals can be adapted for children depending on their interests and acquired skills. My recommendation is to talk with a care provider who knows your child and can make personalized recommendations for you. You may also utilize this tool which recommends lessons based on your answers to a 10 minute quiz I created - toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program

Aw, how sweet! Such a cute name :)

Hi, thanks for leaving a message. I'm happy to share a few resources with you in case you're interested. First, here's my guide to getting started with a speech therapist - this will be different if you live outside the US, but many countries have similar programs or systems in place. - toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me I also want to share a tool I created for practicing speech and language at home. You'll take a 10 minute quiz and then you'll get recommended lessons you can practice with - toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program Lastly, here's a page where I have saved different popular activities you may use to practice with speech and language at home - toddlertalk.com/blog/category/Activities I hope this is helpful :)

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Hi, thanks for reaching out. I have a couple of general recommendations. First, if speech therapy is available to you I always find it can be very helpful to have a person in your community who can meet and work with you and your child. As a Mom, it's always helpful to me to have support and find the best ways to help my child (because all kids are different :) Here's some information on finding a speech therapist - toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me You can also do a ton to practice at home. Here are a few great resources: Start here - learning the difference between speech and language so you can determine what you want to be practicing with at home - (second video in this series) - toddlertalk.com/speech-development#start To practice with language at home, check out this great tool. You'll answer questions about how your child is communicating and specific activities will be recommended for you - toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program And as always, your child's doctor is a great resource. Always discuss any concerns with them and see what other resources may be available to you :)

You are very welcome :)

Hi, thanks for leaving a comment. I feel like a lot of parents are in the same boat. As a mom and speech therapist here's my opinion... trust your instincts as a mom whether that's to seek support or wait and talk to your pediatirican about your concerns. When it comes to milestones, I like to take a more conservative approach because I want parents to seek support if it could be helpful to them. Sometimes speech therapy is a great short term solution for a boost in development, and it takes some of the pressure off us parents for doing it all. I also understand that it can take months to get a speech therapy appointment depending on where you live and what insurance you have, so I always suggest scheduling something if you think you're concerned about any milestone because you can always cancel that appointment (but it's harder to schedule something down the road). You can read my blog post on "How many words," where I talk about the discrepancy in vocabulary milestones. toddlertalk.com/blog/how-many-words I hope it's helpful!

I also want to link this research article that talks about the updated CDC milestones, just in case you're interested. I think the full article is behind a paywall but you should be able to see the summary if you're interested - pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00020

Hi, I want to share a few additional resources with you. First, I am going to link a blog post that talks about language regression (loosing words) which happens for a lot of toddlers - toddlertalk.com/blog/my-toddler-is-not-saying-words-they-used-to I also want to send you my favorite activity for teaching toddlers to say new words. I love it because it's really low pressure for toddlers and it's something that us parents can easily add into our daily activities! toddlertalk.com/blog/focused-stimulation

Thanks for sharing! This is super common 😊 Hope it makes you smile now!

@@toddlertalk it definitely makes me smile and laugh. I’ve just worried as I am around other kids her age who either don’t talk much or are chill. She’s a talker. This was so helpful!

@@toddlertalk hi!

Hi! I am going to share a resource with you where you can learn a little more about children recognizing their name and what you can do to help - toddlertalk.com/blog/respond-to-their-name

Thanks for your comment. I also think it's important to not put a ton of extra pressure on kids, which is why many of my activities and strategies revolve around what us parents can do to help during our everyday activities, including play: toddlertalk.com/blog/focused-stimulation toddlertalk.com/blog/getting-face-to-face toddlertalk.com/blog/comments-over-questions toddlertalk.com/blog/toddler-imagination I also think it's really beneficial to have support as a parent, and for some families, speech therapy can be super helpful in that way... takes some of the pressure off us to do it all.

Hi. This is a serious allegation. Since I don't know of the specific circumstances, I would direct you to Child Protective Services or your local authorities, where you can explain the situation in more detail and find the next steps. Here's the information for San Diego County where I live - you can search for similar in your area - www.sdcda.org/helping/mandated-reporting#:~:text=Immediately%2C%20or%20as%20soon%20as,2191%20and%20local%20law%20enforcement.&text=Or%2C%20you%20can%20receive%20a,to%20the%20Child%20Abuse%20Hotline. Here's also a quoted text for "What to Report" in the State of California - What to Report The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ACT (CANRA) can be found in California Penal Code Sections 11164 - 11174.3. The following is a partial description of the statute. Mandated reporters should become familiar with the detailed requirements as they are set forth in CANRA. Under the law, when the victim is a child (a person under the age of 18) and the perpetrator is any person (including a child), the following types of abuse must be reported by all legally mandated reporters: Page 3 Rev. 6/2012Issues and Answers for Mandated Reporters Document Physical abuse (PC 11165.6) is defined as physical injury inflicted by other than accidental means on a child, or intentionally injuring a child. Child sexual abuse (PC 11165.1) includes sexual assault or sexual exploitation of anyone under the age of 18. Sexual assault includes sex acts with children, intentional masturbation in the presence of children, and child molestation. Sexual exploitation includes preparing, selling, or distributing pornographic materials involving children; performances involving obscene sexual conduct; and child prostitution. Willful cruelty or unjustified punishment (PC 11165.3) includes inflicting or permitting unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, or the endangerment of the child’s person or health. “Mental suffering” in and of itself is not required to be reported; however, it may be reported. Penal Code11166.05 states: “Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who reasonably suspects that mental suffering has been inflicted upon a child or that his or her emotional well-being is endangered in any other way may report the known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect to an agency specified in Section11165.9”. (The specified agencies include any police department, sheriff’s department, county probation department, if designated by the county to receive mandated reports, or the county welfare department.) Unlawful corporal punishment or injury (PC 11165.4), willfully inflicted, resulting in a traumatic condition. Neglect (PC11165.2) of a child, whether “severe” or “general,” must also be reported if the perpetrator is a person responsible for the child’s welfare. It includes both acts and omissions that harm or threaten to harm the child’s health or welfare. General neglect means the failure of a caregiver of a child to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision, where no physical injury to the child has occurred. Severe neglect means the intentional failure of a caregiver to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care where injury has occurred or is likely to occur. Severe neglect also includes those situations of neglect where any person having the care or custody of a child willfully causes or permits the person or health of the child to be placed in a situation such that his or her person or health is endangered. Any of the above types of abuse or neglect occurring in out-of-home care must also be reported (PC 11165.5). (For a discussion of newborns with a positive toxicology screen, or for information on child abuse in relation to domestic violence, see the “Frequently Asked Questions” section.)

@@toddlertalk There has been several other individuals that have noticed the issue. A few other mothers had tried to help and give advice but the woman goes manic and pushes everyone away. Thank you for all the information

Hi, thanks for your message. It's so hard to answer these types of questions online because communication development is so complex. There are so many aspects to it! If you have concerns, I recommend talking with your pediatrician or scheduling a free early intervention evaluation through your state program (in the USA). As a mom it's always helpful to gather information from professionals in different areas so I can decide what's going to be the best call for my family. If you're looking for some at home tips or activities, you can check out this resource! toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program

@@toddlertalk Thank you very much! I’m definitely on it. I appreciate your response, and your videos!

Thank you for the message. I am always hopeful that my videos are helpful for families.

Hi, I am not sure where you live, but I am going to include my guide to finding speech therapy for older children. Here in the US, you can find speech therapy services through your child's elementary school for free :) toddlertalk.com/blog/iep-speech-therapy

It's so hard to hear your baby cry, and I'm sorry you're going through this. I'm sure you would move mountains to make him happy. Unfortunately I'm not sure that speech therapy is the magic fix though. I would really reccomend talking to your child's doctor about these concerns or observations, there are lots of different professionals (speech therapists, occupational therapists, developmental supports, etc) that can help and finding the right person to help you I think it key. You can learn more about early intervention in this blog post I wrote - toddlertalk.com/blog/early-intervention - I hope that it's helpful and at least a starting point :)

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I want to explain the facts I'm using, and I'll also share my opinion. There's actually quite a bit of research on vocabulary size, looking at what thousands of parents report. One source (mb-cdi.stanford.edu) shows that 90% of toddlers have more than 18 words by 18 months, and that the average toddler has between 50-150 words roughly. My goal here isn't to scare any parent or make them feel bad if their child is saying less words. I just want to give parents an idea of what they might expect, so they can feel confident in their choice either to seek support or not. Ultimately we all get to take in the information and make the choice for our families. In my opinion, there's not a lot of risk in having a speech therapy evaluation because in the US, you can do that for free (toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me ). Again, when it comes to my family I like to have as much information as possible so I can make my decision. And I think it's a bit of a stretch to say that just because a child has a smaller-than-average vocabulary means they have a learning disability - I'm talking about children who have a speech delay or are late talkers. These children often really benefit from speech therapy and see a ton of improvement and catch up to the milestones with consistent use of at-home strategies. Here are a couple of other resources you may reference: pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00020 www.asha.org/public/developmental-milestones/communication-milestones-13-to-18-months/ www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/your-toddlers-developmental-milestones-18-months#language-and-communication

Hi. I am a first-time parent too, so I can totally relate to worrying about your little one and their development. My best tip is to talk to your child's doctor who has recommendations and resources for your community. It's best to find someone who can assess your child's communication and make personalized recommendations. At home, there are also many things you can do to support them. I'm going to shrae a great tool here that you can use to find activities using the time and resources you have - toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program

speech pathologist will just say possibilities but will not help us. You’re right they are just pure waste of time and money!

Hi. I am so sorry to hear that this has been your experience in speech therapy. Speech therapy can be tough because progress is often slow, but you should be feeling better about your investment of tie and money. I am going to share a blog post I wrote titled "Does speech therapy work?" It talks a lot about focusing on the right goals and has some suggestions if you're feeling discouraged. - toddlertalk.com/blog/does-speech-therapy-work I also want to share this blog post that shares some great questions to ask your speech therapist to help you have a more positive experience. toddlertalk.com/blog/best-questions-to-ask-your-speech-therapist I hope these resources are helpful :)

Hi:) Thanks for sharing your personal experience here, I know other parents who are reading the comments may be experiencing something similiar. Language regression (when a child stops using words they used to) is a one characteristic of autism - but this alone would not warrant a diagnosis of autism. I explain this in detail in a blog post - toddlertalk.com/blog/my-toddler-is-not-saying-words-they-used-to If you have concerns, please know that there are professionals out there ready to help you. Here in the United States you don't even need a doctor's referral to get a speech therapy evaluation. I will link more about how to find help here - toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me

Absolutely! Glad it was helpful!

Hmmm... this is tough because it depends on which syllables she's dropping and in what context. I'm going to link a couple of resources for you here that explain speech development and may help you investigate a little further - toddlertalk.com/blog/what-is-an-articulation-disorder toddlertalk.com/blog/phonological-processes toddlertalk.com/blog/phonological-disorder And as always, when in doubt, the pediatrician is a great resource!

Hi, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, I can't draw any conclusions here because I don't know your cousin. However at 4 years old I would watch for a child to be communicating with me, sharing their thoughts, wants, and ideas. I would recommend talking to your child's doctor and trying to find a person (speech therapist or other) who can support you in your community. And at home, I've created a great tool you can use to find activities and thing you can do at home with the time and resources you have to help - toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program

Hi, I know you are not alone here! The pacifier can be SO hard to eliminate, especially because it's a self-soothing strategy for many children. Here's a blog post that talks about pacifier use, and there are a few strategies for taking it away - toddlertalk.com/blog/pacifier-speech-delay - and it talks about how pacifiers can contribute to a speech delay (But please don't feel guilty that you haven't taken it away yet!!!! We're all doing our best here, and I know you're trying really hard. I'm simply sharing because it may give you some more understanding of strategies or how it could impact speech). And as always, I recommend talking to your pediatirican for help finding a speech therapist or help with the pacifier. There are lots of different supports that can help if you want them :)

Thanks for sharing your opinion here. My goal is to help parents work within the current medical system here in the United States. Unfortunately, you often need a diagnosis before insurance will pay for support. And I've seen so many families benefit from early intervention both personally and professionally that I really feel called to share what I know. I think it's important to remember that a diagnosis has nothing to do with a child's worth or who they will become; it's more about what support or help a child may have access to. Ultimately us parents get to decide what's best for our family and I'm just offering my perspective in case it helps give someone clarity.

I love this... so true.

Hi :) I am going to link a blog post in case you ever want to reference it. Big changes can definitely cause short-term language regression - toddlertalk.com/blog/my-toddler-is-not-saying-words-they-used-to

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience here. I am sure other parents are experiencing the same thing. I want to share a resource I have that can help you find activities and things you can do at home (that don't take a ton of extra time or resources) to practice communication. I often find it's about focusing on the baby steps (rather than trying for big steps)... it's a one step at a time kind of approach. And I think this tool does a nice job in guiding you through the baby steps. toddlertalk.com/toddler-talk-language-program Also I just want to say you're doing a great job 💛 I understand it can be so hard to go to therapy week after week and not see the progress you are hoping for. Remember it's always okay to talk to your therapist about this too, you can set goals together so you can celebrate the little steps as a team. And also, remember it's okay to take a break from therapy if/when you need it (you can always practice at home!) - talk openly with your speech therapist about what's working for you. You've got this!