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#asktheexpert What shout I do for late speech of my baby boy
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy6 months agoA. If your baby boy has delayed speech, early intervention is important. The approach depends on his age and current communication skills.
✅ First, Check These Speech Milestones
✔️ By 12 months: Says “mama,” “dada,” and simple words.
✔️ By 18 months: Can say at least 10-20 words.
✔️ By 2 years: Uses two-word phrases (e.g., “want milk”).
✔️ By 3 years: Can form small sentences and is understood by others.
If your child is behind these milestones, here’s how you can help:
🗣️ 1️⃣ Encourage Speech Development
🔹 Talk More: Describe daily activities ("Now we wear shoes," "Let’s eat apple").
🔹 Ask Simple Questions: “What is this?” (pointing at objects).
🔹 Use Gestures: Show expressions, point, and encourage responses.
🔹 Read Books Daily: Picture books with simple words help a lot.
🔹 Sing Nursery Rhymes: Repetitive songs improve speech naturally.
🔹 Limit Screen Time: Too much TV/mobile reduces verbal interaction.
🎲 2️⃣ Activities to Boost Speech
✔️ Play with Sounds: Imitate animal sounds (“Moo,” “Baa”) to encourage him to copy.
✔️ Name Objects: While playing, say “ball,” “car,” “apple” and encourage repetition.
✔️ Blowing & Bubble Play: Strengthens mouth muscles needed for speech.
✔️ Use Flashcards: Show pictures and say the names slowly.
🚨 3️⃣ When to See a Speech Therapist?
🔸 By 2 years – If he says fewer than 50 words or doesn’t combine two words.
🔸 By 3 years – If he’s not making sentences or people outside family can’t understand him.
🔸 If he doesn’t respond to his name, avoids eye contact, or only points instead of talking.
A pediatrician or speech therapist can help check hearing, tongue movement, or developmental delays if needed. Let me know your child's exact age and speech level, and I can guide you better! 😊
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