Contents:
- Medical Video: Use this Method to Get Your Child to Listen and Behave
- Communicate with your child
- Vocabulary and communication patterns
- If you detect a problem
- Common communication problems:
Medical Video: Use this Method to Get Your Child to Listen and Behave
Communication with children is one of the most fun parts when becoming a parent. Children learn to absorb information with their interactions and experiences every day, not only with us, but with other adults, other family members, other children, and the surrounding world.
Communicate with your child
Your child will learn more when engaging in more interactive conversations and playing with friends. Reading books, singing, playing word games, and talking to your toddler will increase vocabulary and teach them how to listen well.
Here are some ways to develop children's speaking skills:
- Talk to your toddler about what he has done today or plan what you will do tomorrow. "It looks like it will rain later in the afternoon. What will we do? "Or discuss today's activities before going to bed.
- Play a game of imagination
- Read his favorite book many times and support your child to join in reading the words he knows. Do reading "fake". (let the child as if reading a book to you)
Vocabulary and communication patterns
Between the ages of 2-3 years, children will experience rapid development in their language skills. At the beginning of this period, most children will follow instructions and say 50 words or more. Many combination words in short phrases and sentences. Children of this age can usually follow instructions, such as, "Take the ball and give it to Daddy."
At the age of 3 years, the number of toddlers' vocabulary is usually 200 words or more, and the child will connect 3-4 words per sentence. Children in this development can understand and speak more clearly. Now, you will understand 75% of what your child is saying.
Children should use language more freely and start solving problems and learning concepts. They can usually take part in a simple question and answer session. They can also count 3 objects correctly, starting from telling something, and knowing their names.
If you detect a problem
If you feel that your child has hearing problems, language development, or speaking clarity, contact your doctor. A hearing test can be the first step to determine if your child has hearing problems. 2 years old is not an age that is too young for a speech / language evaluation, especially if your child does not follow instructions, cannot answer simple questions, or has not said enough words.
Common communication problems:
Communication problems for children aged 2-3 years include:
- Hearing problems
- Problems following instructions
- Lack of vocabulary mastery
- Unclear speech
- Stuttering
Stuttering and articulation problems are very reasonable at this age and generally children will develop this problem to adulthood. Other problems require further evaluation. Your doctor will discuss whether your child needs evaluation and treatment to talk or not. A child who experiences setbacks in several developments can be encouraged to see a developmental pediatrician or psychologist.
Some parents worry if toddlers who don't speak are autistic. Children with autism are usually associated with conditions such as delayed talking or other communication problems, but the lack of social interaction and limited curiosity or behavior patterns are the main symptoms of autism, not limited to the problem of talking.
If you have questions, contact your doctor.
