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Speech Delay

Tuesday, 30 January 2007 23:57

Speech Delay
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Q: Dr. Greene, my daughter is 2 years and 8 months young and she does not speak very well. Actually, she only knows how to say some easy words such as up, come, go, mama, and maybe a couple more. I am concerned because she does not even make an effort to say more. I make her repeat words after me and we learn the alphabet together. She will repeat some easy words, but will not use them until I make her. She explains everything in sign language, but she does understand almost everything you tell her. Should I be concerned? Is it time for her to start talking? Is she a late bloomer?
Irina, San Mateo, California

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 January 2008 00:27 )

Is Stuttering Normal?

Tuesday, 30 January 2007 23:35

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Q: We have an extremely verbal twenty-six-month-old son. We have noticed he is beginning to stutter. Is this a normal speech pattern? Will it pass? Is this something we should be concerned about?

Robin Karp Hillsborough, California

A: When a child stutters, parents are often told to relax, that the stuttering is a phase which will soon be outgrown, and that nothing need be done. This advice can be unfortunate.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 January 2007 23:36 )