OT - What Is "Normal" For A 21 Month Old's Speech Development?

[melilley]

Well the local child development agency called this morning to talk to me about ds. She is going to be stopping by today with paperwork and then will do an assessment Monday. At the very least, I'll get some peace of mind. Thanks for the tips you guys!

Let us know how it goes!

[Kabob]

Hopefully it's all in my head...I guess I would dearly love for him to at least say mama or call me by some sort of name. :P

This questionnaire is tough...does it count as a word he can say if he uses the same phrase for everything? Like, he'll say "ah-ga" for most wants or "oo oo" for "all done." Also he used to say "apple" but doesn't anymore...do I count it? I can ask the rep Monday I suppose...

[Sunchimes]

With my little one, they wanted to know about the words he had but lost. Losses are a significant part of what they need to know.

I'm so glad he is getting checked. I just got involved in all of this in May, and I am their biggest fan now. Two of my 3 dck are in the ECI program, and even after 4 months, I can see huge differences. It's hard work for me, but the rewards are huge. Good luck with your baby!

[Kabob]

Well the lady from the program came and did the assessment today and he is indeed speech delayed. A speech therapist is being assigned and they also are scheduling a hearing test for him as they suspect this is the problem. This is all through the local school. She was worried that I would be upset with this but I'm just glad we have a plan.

[Sunchimes]

I'm so glad that you are getting some answers. I've found that it's always easier to know than to wonder. I hope that your therapists are as wonderful as mine have been. Keep us posted.

[countrymom]

thats awesome.