Honestly… most kids will talk when they want to. Three of my kids didn’t start talking until they were a bit older. They just took their sweet time.
I have my masters degree in Early childhood education. If you are concerned get it checked out. If its nothing then great. Better to be over cautious. Early intervention is extremely important.
My son is 2 in November. He only says mum and da. I’ve had him looked over by a maternal child nurse they’re not worried and the doctor says that he will talk when he is ready and I agree.
I would bring it up to your pediatrician. My son is 18 months & the same way. At our 15 month appointment I brought it up & our pediatrician said boys tend to start talking later than girls & it’s probably nothing but she also referred us to early on because they can do an evaluation to see if he needs speech therapy or anything.
My son needed speech but he was about 25 months. I would wait a little and see.
My son was saying a few words and then stopped. Turned out he needed tubes in his ears. He now has speech and Occupational therapy once a week and is talking more.
Babies start talking from 18months so I wouldn’t be too worried but go see your dr or healthcare nurse if worried 
He’s fine, don’t worry.
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My 112 month old son didnt start getting really vocal till he was about 55 months… Just showed no intrest really… Now he talks up a storm… They will speak out when ready be patient 
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Talk to the pediatrician, early intervention is key. My son is Autistic and these were the early signs of Autism. Also, every child learns at own pace. It could very well be nothing serious, but always better to be safe.
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My son didn’t start really talking until he was between 2 and 2 1/2. Now he won’t shut up lol. He comments on literally everything and has an opinion on everything. He’s 4 1/2 now.
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My little girl has only just started with proper words in the last month or so and all if a sudden this last week has come in so much with a lot more new words she’s almost 19 months. My little boy was a lot more vocal a lot earlier than she has been. I think they all learn at different paces but if you’re at all worried speak with your health visitor they’ll be able to advise you on what’s usual or when to worry 
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My son is 4 and had just recently started speaking to a level where we can understand him. His speech isn’t perfect still but we getting there 
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Every child is different. My oldest didn’t put a full sentence together until she was 2.5. Now she’s 12 and in gifted in school.
Kid #3 spoke short sentences by 13 months. She’s 7 now, and routinely walks into walls.
If you’re concerned definitely speak to his doctor. Just keep in mind all kids develop at their own pace.
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My son didnt really start gabbering until 18 months old.
Ultimately you need to express concerns to a doctor. Facebook doesnt have the anwsers that’ll put your mind to rest.
Please please please don’t listen to “they will talk when they are ready”. This is not always true and early intervention is key! Speech waitlist are extremely long. At 18 months if your little one is still behind in words get them on a waitlist. Where I live it’s about 7 months to a year to get an assessment. I put my son on a list at 18 months he started speech just over age 2 and is still in speech now at almost 7. He has come so far thanks to speech but he still needs help to get there. An assessment by a pathologist will let you know the right path 
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My son is 8 and Nonverbal. If you have concerns talk to the pediatrician and they will refer you to a speech therapist.
My son didn’t start talking till his 2nd birthday
Boys can be lazy , plus he’s still a little young to be talking properly.He’ll talk when he’s ready .
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Neither of my boys really started talking until they were 2, but always talk to your pediatrician about concerns. It’s easier to remedy issues if they’re caught early
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Keep going with the saying the name of what he wants, sounds are good to build the muscles too such as animal noises and songs, learning to blow outwards, pulling faces, extend on what he points to such as if he points at a cup then ask milk?
My son only said mama and dada when mad until he was 2… then he started saying words clear as day.
Trust your mama instincts. If you are concerned enough to ask this group then you’re feeling something isn’t right and should ask your pediatrician. While I agree every child is different there are milestones for a reason. Both of my sons are on the spectrum and non-verbal and require a lot of services that had waitlists so my recommendation, having been near where you are, I would call sooner than later to set your mind at ease and possibly get the ball rolling (if needed). Good luck!! 
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My almost 2 year old wasn’t talking much until about 3 weeks ago, all she could say was mum, dad, ink (drink /blanket) Nana (milk)…ppl where even telling me that she’s abit slow and asked if I’m not teaching or encouraging her and low and behold, she started saying new words overnight, repeating words and phrases too, don’t stress momma, all kids are different and they will do things in their own ways and times
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Omg I was so worried about my little one… and let’s just say now I never get a word in.
In hindsight, I would have paid much more attn to it. I figured my son just wasnt a talker. By 2 he wasnt saying anything but 1-2 words at a time. By 4 it was barely sentences. We seriously dropped the baby assuming it was normal and he would just get past it. It had turned out he has autism and wasnt able to really use words properly. School and therapies have since helped him overcome. I really wish Id acted sooner though- asked his doctors more questions, done research etc…
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Check him for being tongue tied and per the speech therapist don’t respond to nonverbal cues basically make him talk.
If they don’t say more by 2 then I’d be worried and talk to the doctor.
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I usually take the wait and see attitude but my 2 yr old also only said mama. Parents as teachers tested him and he was intelligent and understanding. My pediatrician had him tested and he has speech problem
He has been going to speech for two years still has some problems but talks up a storm
Try to have his speech evaluated. It’s worth it for peace of mind
My son is speech delayed. Get in contact with Early Intervention services in your state and have him evaluated (or you can go to a private therapist), you can refer him yourself. My son is brilliant, understands everything you say to him but still needs speech therapy. Early intervention is key, nothing wrong with just getting him evaluated!
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Mine is about to go 19 months and barely says words. Our doc said not to be worried til after 2.
My nephew didn’t talk til he was 3
Nope! My son is almost two and only says a few words
Remember no kida are the same or develop the same !!
If the kid is about 3 or 4 and not talking words then maybe be concerned. Dont try to force the child or freak out because thats when they force babies into speech therapy and all that stuff trying to label them as “slow” which is stupid
Shit my uncle didnt speak until he was 5 and hes the smartest one in the family. Went to college for 8 years. Owns his own home and many buildings. Mind you hes not even 30 yet and no we didnt come from a rich family either.
That’s hard. We listened to everyone else who said our daughter would speak when she was ready. That resulted in her going into Early Intervention about a year later than she should have. She’s since been diagnosed with global developmental delays and is on the spectrum for autism. In 20/20 hindsight I should have listened to my gut. She’s now 3.5 years old. What your gut tells you may be different than what mine told me, so I’m not implying there’s a problem. I’m not qualified to make that statement. Every child is different but at the end of the day, go with your mommy instinct.
Mine was exactly the same except his singular word was Dada from 8months to 28months. I discussed with his pediatrician at 18months and when he hadn’t progressed by his 2 year checkup this past January I got a referral for speech center and they did an assessment within a couple weeks of first contact. Luckily they were able to determine Expressive language was his only place of learning deficit, no physiological issues, and since then the adults in his life have made strides to encourage him putting in the work to communicate. My son and my husband and I all live with my mother, and she is the one to watch my son while we work 50+ hours/week. I believe the collective adults in his life were very effective at meeting his needs without pushing him to convey them verbally himself, we asked questions he could respond yes and no to and guessed what he was looking for until we got a positive communication and since he never had to use words he just stopped trying to form them. He babbled more as a baby than ever a toddler. Also his pacifier usage was excessive, anytime, all of the time, and I believe that “plug” didn’t help the situation. I changed that right away to nap and bedtime only and we started by encouraging and rewarding any sound that wasn’t grunting, sometimes for just part of the day even. Within a few months everything was asked for with a “ba” or “pa” noise and that’s when I started asking for the correct sounds before rewarding, sometimes still rewarding new sounds even if incorrect. Just yesterday he said his first 2 word utterance “more ball”; half a year of hard work and many frustrated and elated moments, we are still “behind” but SO much further than we were. The trained specialists really helped me to ease my anxiety, answer any and all questions and provide supporting paperwork, and have been very much dedicated to helping us and making sure we get what we need. However the true structure and work has really come from home and the adults working together to bring consistency to the approach and support to each other thru all of the battles and meltdowns to get where we are. What is will be, momma, and the fact that you care so much to ask these questions now are proof that you will and are supporting your child and will be able to be there for him no matter what his own unique path is!!!
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Have you discussed your concerns with his pediatrician ? Here in Nassau County, New York early intervention services are available. The pediatrician would need to make a request for a professional evaluation. A written evaluation is also completed by the child’s parents. The services are provided at no cost. Well the Department of Education covers the fees. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the best.
My son was like this, could only say a few words. I just figured every child is different and develops in their own time, until his daycare teacher said something I took him to a paediatrician. He ended up needing grommets in his ears. He is now 9 and still doesn’t pronounce some words properly compared to his 7 year old brother.
To be honest my 16 month was the same and suddenly within the last week she has started saying up, juice, mom, nown (down), and hi. Sometimes it just takes a little longer than we want. My pediatrician told me at her last appointment to start worrying at 20 months.
My daughter didn’t start talking until about a year ago and she’s turning 4 on Tuesday. We started speech therapy almost a year ago and it’s worked wonders for her, she’s almost speaking in full sentences Hang in there mama some babies just develop later than others!
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It can be very normal for a kid to begin talking late. My daughter is 2 1/2 and only says mama. She has a speech therapist and OT through early intervention. I would say if you’re concerned, it wouldn’t hurt to ask your primary about seeking a speech therapist. They help find the right ways to get your kiddo to communicate. Kids develop at their own pace and I kept thinking it was something we were doing wrong. We’re trying to do everything right by her and she just doesn’t want to talk… yet. With therapies, she has been able to communicate with pictures and she doesn’t hold back with telling us what she wants! So I know she’ll get there in her time. Getting help early will be more beneficial for him.
Its cause 4 concern. Try working with him a little more if he understands u and just doesnt speak it sounds mean but my daughter was the same way…I wouldn’t give her what she wanted until she talked 2 me. Needless 2 say she learned pretty quick pointing grunting and whining 4 lack of better word was not going 2 work. If after a few months he still doesnt speak I’d have a specialist look at him but he is still fairly young.
I didn’t speak a word until I was 2. But I understood what people were saying and I could communicate like pointing at things. I was always on the honor roll and the advanced classes. If you are worried then look into it. If you aren’t worried then give it time. Every child is different. As a mom it has never failed me to just follow my instincts
Follow your gut, you know them better than anyone, what do you think? My boy was ahead and now is behind in his social skills and my girl was behind in everything and now she’s ahead, I always knew what way they were heading no matter what anybody told me. Mothers instinct is always best
I knew someone in a similar situation and it ended up being an issue with his ears. I’d maybe talk to a doctor, but wouldn’t worry too much because kiddies have their own timeline. My boy was 18 months before he tried to walk!
20 months, girl
When asked to speak or repeat words, shakes her head no
She will do a little sign language though and communicates well, just not verbally.
Mu son didn’t fully talk till he was 3.5yrs. He was put in Early learning at 2yrs. Did Speech therapy till 3 and went to early preK at 3. He is fixing to be 5 and talks nonstop.
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I wouldn’t worry to much unless he shows other signs of delays. People can be harsh when your child doesn’t talk quick!
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My son did not talk at that age either. Ended up finding out his adenoids and tonsils were to large making it uncomfortable to talk. Had them removed and made the largest improvement because of it… not saying that is the case but a possibility to explore…
Tell him he has to talk if he wants it
Is he in childcare? My son was the same only said a handful of.things then he went to kindy and.got more.confidence and doesnt stop talking 
its like he was waiting to perfect the skill before he used it. Just give him time. Every kids diffrent
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No
He just doesn’t feel like talking
Nothing wrong with it
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Get in touch with Parents As Teachers. They’re great about screening for developmental delays and have multiple resources. It’s a free pre-k program for everyone.
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My youngest baby is 17 months and still isnt walking, however she can talk for England and say words I’d never expect her to for her age. My twins were walking months before her but hardly said a word so I think they all have different talents at different times xx
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My son didn’t really start actually talking till about a little after 2, and my daughter is doing the exact same thing. Doctors can always recommend speech therapy but honestly as someone else said they are better off learning from kids their own age, it’s where they learn more actually.
I think boys are slower to talk.
My son is 18 months and still only says mama sometimes dada and babbles. We are keeping an eye on it, but trying not to stress until two. He has an older sister that may be talking for him. We have started doing sign language cues to help, especially at supper. We are teaching him “more” and “all done.”
My biggest thing is if you feel concerned, mention it to the dr at the next appointment. We love our dr and he has a way of putting my mind at ease.
He will talk when he is ready. My little cousin didn’t talk until she was 5 or 6. Still doesn’t talk alot and she is almost 12 now.
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Our little girl is 19 months and slow on speech. But she also didn’t get any teeth until after her first birthday. Most pediatriciana will tell you when you need to start worrying about speech. All kids vary when it comes to developing.
He’ll talk when he’s ready. My 2.5 year old was the exact same way and only in the past 2/3 months has she really started talking, mimicking words and sounds.
My daughter was speech delayed. She had speech therapy for two semesters and now she’s a chatterbox and tests gifted.
*Make sure hearing is not the issue.
I have nothing to add thats helpful, but in the same boat except mine doesn’t even say mama, just “ish” for shoes and “ut” for out. My pediatrician isn’t concerned yet and said 16-21 months is normal for language development 
All children are different and develop at their own pace. It doesn’t usually become a concern until a child turns 4 but if your concerned speak to your health visitor and just encourage single words the slowly add words on, I’m sure he will talk when he’s ready.
My boy is 21 months and has only just really started saying more words. Before lockdown he could say Mama but then he stopped and recently he’s started calling me Toto. I have no idea why. I was worried but then convinced myself he’d talk when he was ready. Then I saw a video of my mates 19 month old going through the alphabet saying “a is for apple, b is for ball, etc even e is for elephant” and I put myself in the bad Mum box 
I read to him every night and I’m hoping when he goes back to nursery in 2 weeks and is back with kids his own age he will start talking properly again and fingers crossed start saying “mama” again
I’d ask your pediatrician. There could be an issue with hearing or with expressive speech. I work as an Occupational Therapist Asst. and our ST gets quite a few kids referrals. Dosen’t mean something is wrong but I wouldn’t be concerned until your doctor is.
Every child is different give him time
I worries about this mine is 30 months… Turnes 2 in Feb and my some is now 9 they didnt start talking to almost 3 they wanted me to put him in speach therapy he got mad one day and started talking clear… And never stopped now the 30.month old shes starting to talk and her words arw very clear… I think some kid just perfect the skill brfore practicing it
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If he is say anything at all then I would give him time. I found that being Mama I kinda know what they are asking for and just hand it over. It made a huge difference when I started waiting until my son at least tried to ask for whatever it was. My struggle at the moment is with my 3 yr old, she has single word demands so I am making a conscious effort to ask her to make a complete sentence with her request.
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My grandson didn’t talk till he was 2. But when he started it was full sentence. Now he is quiet but very articulate.
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He will talk when he’s ready 
keep reading stories to
Him, sing to him, repeat yourself a lot haha my son just turned two and he is trying so hard to find his words but he mainly just makes a lot of noise. Haha don’t worry! It’ll happen
My some is 2 and 9 months and still doesn’t say many complete words. Just kaka and papa and mama. Every child is different and has their own time for everything
All kids develop differently… kids will focus on learning one task at a time…( talking, walking , crawling ) my daughter could crawl up stairs before across the floor, then went right to walking if your concerned, talk to your pediatrician, just voice your concern, it’s legit.
Id you are worried get a referrel from the ped for an early intervention specialist. To say boys are slower to talk is not accurate each child is different my 13 month old speaks as well as an 18 month 24 month would. He speaks sentences and is very verbal. For his gross motor skills he is developing at a less advanced pace. My older son was just as early with speaking and he is 10 and he speaks better than most adults. His vocabulary is amazing. He’s at level they call “heading to college” i had both of my children evaluated because eds which i have is genetic and i was concerned with gross motor skills. So it depends on the child
My son is 19 months and didn’t really start trying to talk until about a month ago. He’s becoming a little chatterbox. So give your son time. He’ll get there.
Speech mom here! My son didnt talk normally at the age of 2 I took him to his dr. He gave him 6 months. No improvement. Hes been in speech for one year and has recently started talking a ton! He has selective mustim very rare. Just work with him around 2 if you still feel hes behind see his dr and go from there. We also put him on head start so he could be around kids who talk. Also helped
I’m a full believer that kids will talk when they are ready. My oldest son didn’t start talking til he was 3. No one could even really understand him til he was probably 3 1/2. He’s now 5 and never stops talking… enjoy the silence while you can 
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I’m not reading all the comments, but I would advise getting his hearing checked if you haven’t. If his hearing is fine, I wouldn’t worry too much about his speech right now. You don’t want to push him. Let the little guy do things in his own time
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Imo he’s only one I wouldn’t worry to much my son didn’t speak very much at one and now he’s 5 and a doesn’t stop talking lol
Both my kids are/were the same. 2 year old was referred to speech therapy then COVID hit, I haven’t heard anything since then. Actually, I think I will call tomorrow, thx for reminding me.
I had one that talked extremely late, one that talked on time and one that talked extremely early. Best thing to do to address your concerns is speak to a paediatrician, they can advise you if any intervention is required at this stage. Goodluck!!
My son is nearly 12 months and says about 15 diff words and still baby talks most of the time but understands everything im saying I usually try get my son to copy what I’m saying I say carson do it or carson say it and he then either says it or trys to he also says like t and things like that I think every child is different and learns at different paces there’s lots of toys that have like letter soundings or say words which are really good to help and I find reading regular with ur child is really good as they get to hear lots of diff words bad its exciting at the same time but I wouldn’t worrie yet there’s still plenty of time
I’m in the same boat. My daughter is 16 months only says mama barely. But she understands things like kiss, buh bye, up, peek a boo, etc. Her ped suggested speech therapy, when I went for the evaluation she said she is comparable to a 9 month old. I felt she was wrong…so I didn’t do therapy. She is not and has not been around kids her age (I work night so no daycare). Plus she has been slow at a lot of things. Wouldn’t eat table food til after 1 year old. And she doesn’t walk unless holding on to something, but she can she has taken a few steps on her own and when we try to get her to walk if she doesn’t want to she won’t her legs will be like jello lol
But I have always been concerned and felt like a failure.
My nephew didn’t start talking until he was 3, he just didn’t want to.
I’ve been wondering about this kind of thing myself. Mine just turned 1 yesterday and he makes noise but hasn’t really said any clear words. At least not with intention. He’s said mama and dada but honestly I think it was just noise and not directed at us. I understand his needs but I wondered if it’s normal for him to not form any words at his age
At his 18mo check up, he’s supposed to have an autism screening. One of the things they’ll ask is if he talks yet. Where I live, they put your child in speech therapy and if needed, they’ll check their ears. Boys are almost always delayed in speech. It’s pretty common for them to make it to 2 or 3 without talking or talking a whole lot. I wouldn’t sweat it, momma❤ talk to his pediatrician and see what he or she had to say!
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I have six kids. Trust me when I tell you. Babys will talk when they wanna talk. My son was two and all a sudden could say full sentences. But didnt say anything before. My grandson was 21/2 and now knows all his ABC’s and says huge words. But my preschool teacher daughter was worried. I told her to be patient all kids learn on their own time.
My daughter is 17 months and she will not say mom or mommy she calls everyone daddy 
she only can ask for her bottle or pacifier. And says door lol but no mommy bummer
My daughters 14 months and reuses to say anything but three words: Sh** (thanks to her dad 
), dada, and baba (please). So I worried too but some baby’s don’t say much until they are older
My best friends little girl didn’t talk until she was 2.5 years old. They were worried about her. She is perfectly fine, just had no interest in talking.
Have a doctor check his hearing! If he is fine then he is OK! Will talk when he is ready…
I posted this on a earlier, similar post! 15 months is still young, maybe give him a few more months to see what happens, or you could get him seen now to ease your nerves; there’s no shame in early intervention therapy!
My mother in law is a SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) and worked for our city school. Your doctor may know some of the guidelines, but not all. If you’re worried, reach out to an early intervention program in your county and get him seen by a specialist. Early intervention can save so much time, money (because therapy is EXPENSIVE and early intervention is usually free to parents) and will help to ease your mind so much.
Talk to your pediatrician if you are concerned. They can refer you to a Speech Language Pathologist to get an evaluation. Usually an Audiologist is also involved to check on the patient’s hearing. Early intervention is never a bad idea.
Give them time, mine was the same way until one day she just started speaking fluently
My daughter hardly tried to speak at all then the week she turned 2 it was like a switch flicked and she just started trying to say everything. Give it time. And try not to compare your child to others either… that can be the hardest part… i know it was for me
My son nearly turning four and only just started saying three word sentences honestly don’t let other people tell you your child if meant to be doing this and this stage and doing that at that stage every child if different they develop differently and he or she will start talking just takes some time x
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May be excessive screen time which leads to delay speech
You might want to check his hearing. If that’s fine, he’s just got nothing to say
It can be normal. My baby is almost 2 and hardly says words. But she grunts and we give her stuff. However my older son did has autism and him not talking and not making eye contact was a sign of his autism. He was diagnosed before he turned 3.
The experts say to read, sing and talk to babies starting at birth. The more people around them talk to them and explain what things are instead of letting them get away with grunts…the faster they will speak. Typically, kids will have 2- 3 word sentences by 1 years old --if they have been exposed to talking since birth. By 2 they should be chatting away and driving you crazy, lol. It is the parents who determine how fast a child speaks (unless there are health issues involved). They need to insist the child uses words (even if that only starts as saying the first letter) when they point or want something. My 9 month old grandchild has been saying letters since 2-3 months because I talk to him like crazy and now he is saying words. You just need to expose them all the time and they can catch up.
My grandson didn’t talk either
At 2 my daughter took him to therapy . It is free until they are 3 years old. As it turns out he just didn’t want to talk…he did everything on his time line. Crawling, walking and talking…he did potty train early, because he wanted the pull ups with his favorite characters on them. 1 weekend and then to underwear after about 2 weeks. Maybe he feels there is no need to actually speak if he can communicate with out words
Relax, everyone has its own time. My little girl did not speak almost till 3 and now she speaks and speaks and speaks… Speak, read, sing. 