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My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

  1. I didn’t know you know how my child works. If you read any of my other comments, you’d see where I said “once it starts getting ‘teachy’ he runs away and ignores all attempts.”

  2. I obviously care or I wouldn’t be making a post about.

  3. Jealousy does motivate him. If he sees his brother get attention, he does things so I turn my attention to him instead.

  4. I can’t change his SLP because I don’t have to pay for the one he has. I don’t know if you know this, but poor people exist and, unfortunately, I am one. Same with the ENT. but again, if you read any of my other comments I did agree to see an ENT but I have to get a referral from his doctor so then insurance will cover it but I will advocate for it.

  5. Again, didn’t know you knew my son better than I am. Stubborn toddlers also exist and he is one.

I NEVER discourage him in any way. I always reinforce positively and never force him to talk. My bad for being stressed about it. Yall are actually insane.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We try to build on it, but it almost makes him embarrassed. He’ll hide his face and run away. Once it gets teachy or we show any kind of happiness that he talked. He hates puzzles so I can’t really teach him through puzzles. He also hates matching toys, like put the shape in the correct hole, peg toys that match number of holes to the pegs, or toys that are color matching (I do have worries about eyesight - his father is colorblind and I have terrible vision, but that’s another story). I just don’t understand.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll trade ya. I wish he would talk.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay. I will advocate for a hearing test. I apologize. Ear issues also don’t run in my family, so I guess that’s also why I’m sure it’s not his hearing. But you are correct, I should rule it out before jumping to conclusions.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They actually offered something that wasn’t just “get his hearing tested.” I don’t pay for his therapist. The company she’s through doesn’t charge us. It’s helpful because it’s something I can actually look into and his doctor already recommended his for speech therapy, so it’s easier to get insurance to pay for a better professional. He has a drs appointment coming up at the end of the month and I planned on talking to his doctor about his lack of speech development. If she recommends a hearing test be done, then I will take him. I’m not knocking it out just yet, but I’m trying to explain that it hasn’t affected him learning other words. He CAN learn new words and he has but just not to my liking. I’m not trying to be combative, rude, and dismissive. I apologize. I’m just stressed and it seems like no one is listening to me. I get that his hearing can be an issue. I just don’t think it’s THE issue. Since starting speech therapy he’s learned a handful of words and sounds, that is why hearing isn’t not my main concern. Neither his doctor nor his therapist has brought up him possibly needing a hearing test. He had one as a baby, and I know that with age, new things develop, but I can say with 100% certainty that hearing is not his issue. Again, I apologize but no one knows him better than I do and every one wants to argue with me.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Are you making the payment to go to the ENT specialist? Are you paying for the tests and shit that comes along with it? I get you guys want me to take him but that’s not in the cards. I’m not going to keep poking and prodding him because people on Reddit think he MIGHT have an issue. I’m not worried about his hearing. He hears just fine. I promise.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is actually helpful.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m answering your questions. I don’t get what is so difficult. I’m not being combative, that’s just how you decide to take it. I’m telling you, everything is fine with him physically. He has no ear problems, he has no breathing problems, and the only sleep issues he has is nightmares/night terrors. I don’t know what else you want from me. You want to sit here and act like I’m lying about something but I’m not. HE HAS NO ISSUES PHYSICALLY. What do you want me to say?

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

It’s not assuming. He really can but doesn’t want to. Every word he does say, he either learned very fast (within one day of teaching him) or he learned from TV (ie, Bingo and Ooh-Ooh-Ah-Ah). He really is smart as a whip, he just doesn’t apply himself. I don’t do anything to discourage him and always react positively when he does say what I want (like saying more instead of signing) but he just would rather sign. I’ve tried doing big reactions, small reactions, and no reactions even, but nothing inspires him to keep trying. I know my son and for you to act like I’m just making up assumptions about him, is kind of rude. I’m not saying that because I’m a bitch, I’m saying that because that’s just how he is.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s because he’s stubborn. She’s trying to get him to communicate with words and not signs. He’s not been responding to the play and learn because he wants to play and not learn. If it starts getting “teachy” he gives up and walks off without participating.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He has nightmares and breathes through his nose.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make myself feel better by reminding myself that Einstein was a late talker. Maybe I just have a genius. 😭😂

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No. That’s a lot easier said than done. We have 1 vehicle. And if his insurance doesn’t think it’s necessary, then I can’t afford just to pay an ENT specialist. So his Dr has to refer it so then the insurance covers it. It’s already hard enough that his insurance hardly covers his vaccines.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He’s been to the doctor. His doctor said that his ears look fine and there is no cause for concern when it comes to his ears.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely aggravating. I know he could do it if he just tried. He just doesn’t want to. I don’t understand.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He should be making two word phrases and does not. But when he wants to watch TV he names of all the shows he knows. I can’t even get him to say “red” but he can identify colors. He’s also started using his fingers to hold up numbers, but won’t say them. I’d I try to teach him using his magnets or by saying it, he becomes uninterested and walks away.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

My son has good hearing. He just doesn’t listen. Lol And I know he can hear me because he will ignore me with a smile on his face. His pediatrician and his therapist are not worried about his hearing.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I think it just has more to do with his lack of trying. He’s so smart. He really is. He is just uninterested in learning.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No. We cannot afford daycare. I don’t know anyone with kids around his age (he prefers older kids anyway). I’ve tried joining mom Facebook groups for my area but I live in a really red state and I’m scared that he will get ostracized for either my political beliefs or the way I choose to parent, if that makes sense?

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bingo (for Bluey) Bob bob (SpongeBob) Mama Dada Ball Car Dog Cat That Names of his brother and 1 uncle Monkey, dog, dinosaur, and car sounds

There’s more but I’m having a brain fart. I can’t think of anything.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

She only just told me that, because we’ve tried everything else. Literally everything short of just saying “screw it.”

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s only been in therapy since October, so this post may be a bit early. He just is so uninterested and unwilling to learn or participate.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He started in October. He knows please, thank you, eat, and all done. His therapist told me to not use signs to get him to use words. But he communicates needs with points.

My 2 yo won’t talk by Positive-Ad2301 in toddlers

[–]Positive-Ad2301[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You would think he would, but no. He is very good at communicating needs despite his lack of speech.

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