how do you teach a two year old to talk ?

JudyKayTee

Doesn't the child repeat what you say and then eventually when you point at an object, know what it's called?

They are like little parrots.

Wondergirl

Have good eye contact with him.

Babble, make nonsense sounds. He will babble back to you.

Say simple words -- go, stop, up, down, etc. and use basic hand signs to show motion.

Wait after you say a word so he can say it back to you.

His doctor should evaluate him for possible physical and mental problems.

Be sure to get his hearing checked.

anglebee

thank you for the quick replys, my son is two next week and i trie every single day to get him to talk, he is very intelegent and understands u, he can say a couple of words and bables a lot, but i just would love to be able to have him talk back, he tries so hard to coppy me but is taking time to get it right, does any body have simular situation and any tips ? thanks for taking the time to read and reply .

J_9

Please give him time. Children develop language at their own pace. He is a sponge right now. Eventually he will be talking non-stop. He is only 2, don't rush him.

My son was the same way, when he turned three I couldn't find the volume button to turn him off. Now, at 7, he even talks just to hear his own voice. It will happen.

anglebee

thank you so much for a quick reply its reasuring to here from people who were once there themselves, im glad your son has confidence thats important, take care : )