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Struggling with my 2 year old

Staceypinks

Hello, 

I have a 2 year old daughter who is currently under a speech and language therapist and we are waiting on a pediatrician appointment. She has alway been late at crawling and walking but she wont speak. She makes sounds but no words.  She is such a happy little girl but communicating is a struggle. I have not attempted potty training and meal times are hard as she does not like cutlery and will only use her hands. I have asked for help and advice from local health care professionals but we dont seem to be getting anywhere, she shows every symtom and sign of autism but i know it cam take a long time to get a diagnosis. Any help or advice on speech and communication would be appreciated.

Thank you

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  • How far into 2 years is she? My son didn’t speak till he was 2, then said few words and now he never stops talking and -that- is driving me insane. He’s been diagnosed with ADHD at 6 years old and later with ASD. If you are worried you could start some basic visuals with pictures for basic needs such as food, drink etc. Although I would stick with basics - just keep talking to her especially when she’s playing. I bet everyone keeps telling you this but it’s true some children just talk late. 

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  • How far into 2 years is she? My son didn’t speak till he was 2, then said few words and now he never stops talking and -that- is driving me insane. He’s been diagnosed with ADHD at 6 years old and later with ASD. If you are worried you could start some basic visuals with pictures for basic needs such as food, drink etc. Although I would stick with basics - just keep talking to her especially when she’s playing. I bet everyone keeps telling you this but it’s true some children just talk late. 

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  • in reply to NAS23336

    She is only just 2..im hoping she is just late and taking her time. She makes noises and sounds but prefers blowing raspberries. We are going to do a picture book for her and see how that goes. I think it bothers me amd my husband more than her. She loves to play by herself, she is not interested in other children or grown ups but that could be down to communication.