There is a saying in the folk that a child who speaks late is a nobleman who speaks late. Some people believe that it is not a problem for children to speak late, while others think that it is not the case. Some children have not spoken yet when they reach speaking age, which may indicate that the child has a disease. So, should I check if I can't speak at the age of 2? Here is an introduction to this issue.
Do you need to check if you can't speak at the age of 2
Delayed language development in children is influenced by environmental and pathological factors. If the child is caused by pathological factors, such as neurological disorders, it is still quite serious.
1. Environmental factors: If a child speaks multiple dialects in a family, such as the father speaking Mandarin, the mother speaking Shanghainese, the grandmother speaking Ningbo dialect, and the nanny speaking Sichuan dialect, the child will feel at a loss when learning to speak. Parents have too little communication with their children. Some parents are busy with their own affairs or speak little, neglecting verbal communication with their children. As a result, children are born in a very quiet environment, without the opportunity to speak to adults, and their speech may be delayed. Children who grow up in special environments (orphanages with poor conditions) also speak late. Speech delay caused by environmental factors can quickly catch up with normal after improving the environment and strengthening training.
2. Pathological factors such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, infant autism, central nervous system damage or dysfunction can lead to delayed speech and other corresponding abnormal manifestations. Children with mild intellectual developmental delay start speaking 1-3 years later than normal.
What if a 2-year-old baby can't speak
Firstly, it is necessary to create a warm and harmonious family environment for the baby, giving them sufficient care and allowing them to grow and learn in a relaxed environment.
Secondly, it is important to expand the baby's range of activities by regularly taking them out to play, such as in residential areas, parks, etc. Especially by allowing the baby to have more contact with children, as it is easier for them to communicate with each other. In addition, it is important to speak to your baby in standard language, speaking slowly and clearly to help them understand. You can also use some small stories to teach your baby how to speak. If your baby is interested in the stories, they will gradually imitate you.
The baby is unwilling to speak, and parents should not scold or scold him. Patience and a little guidance are necessary, and as he grows older, he will improve.
There are two reasons why children speak late. On the one hand, it is because their parents are too busy to communicate with them, which weakens their ability to learn how to speak. On the other hand, due to neurological reasons, it is necessary to promptly take the child to the hospital for examination and receive targeted treatment. Try to avoid situations where children cannot speak. Usually, a 2-year-old child can speak a sentence, but each child's situation is different. Parents should observe their children and seek medical attention promptly if there are any abnormalities.
