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Does babbling mean he will talk?

Tobyted

Hi,

 

My son is 2 years 4 months and has been seen by a paediatrician who believes he is on the spectrum (as do i). He will by assessed towards the end of the year.

We have had a couple of visits from the speech & language therapist who has helped us start to use PECS with him as he doesnt speak at all and becomes very frustrated. So far so good although i get the impression this will be along process. I wonder if anyone can share their experience in teaching their own child and how long it took.

Also, all the professionals we have seen seem to have been encouraged by the fact that he babbles and is very vocal but they havent indicated that this means he will talk. Does anyone know if it is the case that he will?

Tobys mummy x

 

 

  • Hi - my son could get frustrated sometimes, but he had a strong practical side so he would work out how to get his message across, like using my finger as a pointer or bringing me something. It didn't work all the time of course.  It is so very difficult when you don't know what's causing the meltdowns.  Some parents keep a diary, writing down what was happening before the meltdown occured to see if they can spot a pattern, such as a change in routine, sensory issues etc.  If it's related to food or drink then you can show him things in the fridge and see if he chooses something.  I wish I could be of more help.  I do think pecs will be a positive for your son as you and he get used to them and you can say single words and/or short phrases along with them.  I'm sure others will also offer advice from their knowledge and experience.  Good luck.

  • Thanks for your comments.

     

    Did your son also get very frustrated? We had a few incidents over the weekend where he got very upset and was head butting things. I feel so sorry for him and frustrated myself because sometimes i just dont know what he wants. He doesnt point and very rarely leads me to things. I try and look where he is looking for an indication but as you probably know it is not always that simple.

     

  • Hi - babbling is a good sign.  My son blew loads of raspberries but rarely babbled. He understood single words and short phrases, could write single words and liked numbers well before he spoke, which was a 6 word phrase at school when he was 5.  He has always been practical so he would bring a packet or a tin to me and I would name it.  Obviously the picture helped....a bit like pecs.  So I think you've got a very good chance that he'll speak.  Speech therapy is very important.  My son's pronounciation was pretty poor and he spoke whilst inhaling instead of whilst exhaling.  She sorted all that out for him.  Plenty of time yet.