My child is 2 1/2 and won't even use baby talk. She's been checked out and Ive been told everything is fine but she is very reluctant to learn to talk. She doesn't even say Mama or Dada or nothing. All she does is make noises and point to something. She know what everything is and she's very bright. We read to her and when I try and sit down to show her things in books she gets up and walks off. She's very independent. Any ideas on how to encourage her to talk and to show talking is fun? I can't wait for mammy and little girl conversations

My younger brother has mild Asberger's Syndrome and did not begin talking into he was almost four years old. However, when he did begin, his vocabulary was immense, and he was well beyond "baby talk". Some children, for whatever reason, choose not to talk. The fact that your daughter is very independent shows that she knows what she wants and that she is just not interested at the moment.

Unless you begin to suspect otherwise, don't have her tested for Asberger's Syndrome, as it is commonly misdiagnosed (there are far too many doctors who think drugs are a cure-all). Asberger's Syndrome is similar to Autism, although it is often much milder and does not have such a set diagnosis. So, just give her some time. She's independent and intelligent, so I'm sure she's only holding back because she doesn't feel the need, or want, to talk just yet.

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Originally Posted by jot39

My child is 2 1/2 and wont even use baby talk. Shes been checked out and Ive been told everything is fine but she is very reluctant to learn to talk. She doesnt even say Mama or Dada or nothing. All she does is make noises and point to something. She know what everyting is and shes very bright. We read to her and when I try and sit down to show her things in books she gets up and walks off. Shes very independent. Any ideas on how to encourage her to talk and to show talking is fun? I can't wait for mammy and little girl conversations

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Hi, I have a nephew that is exhibiting the same signs. His mother was told by a speech pathologist to put her mouth to his mouth and say certain small words like bye, bye, hello, hot, hi, toy, book, etc. Just small one syllable words. Since the problem does not seem to be affiliated with her hearing, it might just be the forming of words that's challenging. Also, being around other children her age that are speaking is a great way to expose her to speaking skills. Good Luck! I hope this will help.

This can easily be solved. Stop giving her things when she points and makes her noises. If she wants it she has to ask for it.

Children are master manipulators. She knows what buttons to push and she does.

If she wants juice, she has to say "juice please" or she doesn't get juice.

If she has had her hearing tested, and all is fine, you have to resort to other measures to get her to talk. I had this with my boy who is now 5 and I can't get him to be quiet now.

I'm relaxed by reading replies here,becoz my 3 yr old also do not speak--he don't want to speak... hope he will start speaking soon...

Is mild asbegers syndrome treatable,can children's with this can go to normal schools..