Can he say simple words at this age? Like mama, dada, stuff like that? If he can, it’ll take a bit, but he will start talking.
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Is he in daycare or anything? My two year old daughter was slow to talk until I started babysitting two other little girls that were just a little bit older than her who already had a good vocabulary. Within six months her vocab had nearly tripled. Same goes for my great niece, they switched her babysitter to someone else and this person is constantly talking to her and making her say words (in a fun way of course) and now she won’t be quiet lol. Definitely takes time, and I’m not saying don’t do speech therapy, but just getting him around other kids consistently and it should help alot
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Do what you have to to get him ready for scool.
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If it is possible get speech help for your child.
sounds like autism. my 15 and 17 yr old play with things not in their age group and both have serious issues with their speech and understanding communication. he should see a specialist. the sooner the better.
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At 2 I HONESTLY wouldn’t worry about it. EVERY child develops at their own pace. I would get a new dr. My son didn’t talk a lot till he was around 3. Now at 6 he NEVER hushes 
. Give him till 3 and see where he is.
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I had a friend whose child was barely speaking at age of 2. The child would point to what she wanted. Her parents decided she would have to tell them verbally or she wouldn’t get things. One word answers were fine. It really helped. Later in life you couldn’t shut her up.
Try any and everything you can for him.
My 2 years old didn’t really talking until almost 2 1/2 but he was also being talked to in 2 languages he is now 3 months from turning 3 and talks a lot in both languages he also has 5 other siblings
Speech therapy helped my daughter who had the same kinds of signs of delayed vocabulary. Every child learns at their own pace. Also, I tried to slowly and sometimes over dramatically say words so they can see the movements your mouth is making.
I think getting him into specialized programs can only help. They will test him and see if he qualifies. My son has been in OT and speech for almost 2 years and has blossomed.
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Wait!! He’s 2 correct?? I’ve day he will just know more words lol… but I also do believe you need to stimulate him and talk to him teach him words, but not force him! That will eventually come
Same to everything. I got my son into EI and it’s been amazing he’s saying letters and animal noises now. His interpretative communication is perfect but he lacks the speaking part. Boys are usually later than girls but I’d definitely try to set up an appt for EI and learn different ways to teach him words. My son is very hands on and sensory seeking so we have to coax him to speak in specific ways
My grandson didn’t speak until he was 2. All of a sudden he talked and had a distinct vocabulary. I think he was storing all of that information until he was ready. Don’t be disheartened, he may need speech therapy later or be just fine. Kids choose their own place,doctors try to put them in a statistic
I will ask you this. Have you ever heard somebody say they wish they hadn’t gotten their child extra help? Because I can darn sure guarantee you that many people wish they had gotten the child extra help when the opportunity was there.
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Start early! Its much easier at that age than when they get older!! If he doesnt need it, trust me they wont continue it!
Get em in to speech therapy! My son was the same way. He could recognize the words I’d say but he couldn’t verbalize what he needed and it was causing frustration for both of us.
Speech therapy and occupational therapy for a year and hes all caught up to kids his age and progressing quickly on his own now!
Plus he gets to play with other kids his age.
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My daughter didn’t say much til she was six but speach will help
Have you had his ears checked. Maybe hes not hearing properly.
Always get the child the help they need. Might be speech therapy.
My son didn’t say sentences until he was four with the help of signing and pointing along the way your little one will get it. I suggest speech therapy program where you are. But let me tell you he was ahead in other ways and tested higher then his age intelligence wise. As I’m sure your little one does.
What is his b12 level NUMBER?
My Dad was non-verbal but turned out fine. I would get his hearing checked out but otherwise just read to him and with him so he can hear speaking. Encourage him to say things by asking questions and let him play with the toys he wants to play with. He could be ASD but meh, if he is, he is.
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Do you try and make him use his words when he’s asking for things? A lot of times children will do what’s easier for them and if you always give him what he wants when he signs or reaches for it he’s realized that he doesn’t have to speak. Maybe try to get him to use his words asking for things, it may help but if he starts getting frustrated then give it to him but if you work with him on speaking it may help
Get his hearing checked and get him evaluated for speech. My son been in speech therapy since he was 2.5 years old. He’s now 6 and still in speech and now in occupational therapy because he has a sensory disorder. Get the help the child needs of he needs it. Nothing wrong with it.
Ask doctors to recommend him into a program…otherwise your gonna have issues…
Be a parent; if your kid needs help then get them help. If you feel they are going to be just fine in kindie then don’t do a damn thing. Sounds like you are more worried about the reasons why rather than concerned on how to help them get to where they need to be. The internet mom groups aren’t doctors that interact with your kid. Come on now.
I would definitely get him into speech therapy why not make it easier on your child to be able to communicate with the people around him
My son is 2 will be 3 In may. And just a month ago he started talking besides saying mom and dad. Now he’s expressing himself way more. He was very quite and observed everything he heard or seen.
How often do you try to carry on a conversation with him? When our kids were little, we talked to them like they were small adults. All 3 grew into adults with extremely large vocabularies.
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It doesn’t hurt to take him and see what they say. If he doesn’t actually need it, they will let you know. Better to get it taken care of now instead of later when it’s harder on him
He is only 2 give him time. My youngest granddaughter didn’t start talking so we could understand until 3 months before she turned 3. She turned 3 in August and now makes complete sentences and sometimes we still don’t understand her. She has been in daycare since she was 3 months old so she is around kids all the time and has a sister who is 5. Just be patient.
My son didn’t talk much until he went to preschool. He was around adults mostly and we could tell he was smart. He did a little speech lesson in kindergarten but I got to thinking he may not have been ready at 2 years old to go to a class. Don’t sweat it.
Speech therapy ! My son is 2 and is in speech therapy. Still in beginning stages but I hear it helps
What do you mean by “sign”?
My nephew didn’t speak until he was probably around 2, but when he did speak he spoke in sentences, not single words. While a hearing test isn’t a bad idea, if his hearing is fine then he will speak when he is ready.
Look into a head start program…
If he’s 2 and he’s not talking then maybe speech therapy is something he needs… There’s nothing wrong with that. My daughter’s brother from her dad’s side didn’t talk when he was 2 and he started speech and now he’s like 5 and he’s doing great…Signing early while it’s helpful can also make a child talk later bc they can use their hands they may be less likely to try to use their words… My son is 18 months and he says anything … But that’s mostly because i make him. Anything he wants I make him say it … sip,cup,bite,help,down… It took some time but it’s got to be repetitive and consistent… And they’ll pick it up… If they’re not picking it up that’s ok … they may need so help
My nephew has autism and is non verbal. My sister has him going to speech therapy once a week
My son was a lot more behind than yours and we intervened at age 1. Even with speech therapy he took a while to actually talk. He wouldn’t even call me mom. I put him in preschool for only 3 hours at age 3 and read every night to him. He went from a non verbal 3 year old with behavioral problems to a completely different child. At this age is when I found out he was a reader. He couldn’t speak in a sentence or have a conversation but he full on read books his age. Now he’s 6. Reads any word and books by himself it’s actually mind blowing. He has conversations. Don’t stress it mom. With help your son will achieve any goals he’s given.
Have him evaluated for a program. My son, now forty, had a expressive speech problem. He is/was very shy around people because it’s hard to communicate when you need to organize the thoughts before you say them
My oldest daughter who is now 5 was slow with her speech wasn’t my fault thou she was just slow at that part she only just started talking when she turned 4
This is a sign of Autisim. Have him tested. X
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How about talking to him and going over things yourself? When mine were small, every little thing we saw I spoke on. Toddlers repeat, so of he isn’t talking, you aren’t talking enough. If he doesn’t improve over time, get help.
Birth to three is a good program great you taught him sign but now he needs speech I’m wondering if you ever read to him sang or how you have ever talked to him most repeat words they hear
It sounds like you’re making a whole lot of excuses for why instead of helping him learn like he should be. You should be doing everything you can to give him every advantage and help him thrive.
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Get him an evaluation and into speech therapy if it’s determined he needs it. Sometimes you have to be the voice for your kids and advocate for them. My son is in speech, has been for almost a year. He just turned 3 in November. He’ll start occupational therapy tomorrow in addition to speech. It’s an emotional process but it’s up to us as parents to help our children in every way possible
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They said my 2 year old was behind at 2 please. He did the same thing and at 2.5 he was talking and saying sentences. Kids are all different and learn and talk at different times. I think I would worry more after 3.
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Occupational therapy my son had it he was preemie
My 7 yr didn’t talk at 2 he just went and got what he wanted he have been doing speech since he was 2. My almost 2yr old now was behind in speech so he sees the same therapist My 7yr does and they do amazing with them.
Each child is an individual they progress at their pace sometimes doctors try to push kids into a little Cube and say you’re doing this wrong or they’re wrong for this or that know each child is an individual don’t let the doctor bug you sometimes doctors are medically smart Common Sense dumb you know your child you go by that
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Is singing really all that bad? No, it’s another forum of communication. Leave him be, he will talk when he is ready.
Some kids have problems with speech that have nothing to do with your ability as a parent. I would consider speech therapy to help him along, but honestly signing is a form of communication. Have you thought about getting their ears checked? Sometimes they have problems that you may never have known about. Don’t be hard on yourself, most children learn from you just talking to them or from tv or books. Maybe if you haven’t already, start reading a book to him at night and let him read it with you! I bet that would help a lot, best of luck 
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I’ve found that most parents that teach their baby to sign those kids do take longer with speech. From what I read I didn’t quite get his age but maybe look into a speech therapist. It does all start at home. When he’s signing for something tey to get him to say the word instead.
Every child is different
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Why wouldn’t you listen to your doctor? It will only help your child.
I’m sorry, but it is our job, as parents, to teach our children and there are milestones that should be met.
If your doctor didn’t say anything about it and then your child is behind when it’s time to start school, you’d be pissed!!
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As long as he’s understanding.
My 10 year old daughter is delayed and didn’t really talk much… we have had her in speech therapy since head start and her speech has improved alot! Now she’s a chatterbox and she does respond some basic Spanish thanks to Dora lol… but signing isn’t all bad
Just curious, are you neurodiverse? If you are, then your son most likely is too. Embrace diversity. Focus on your diagnosis, and then you’ll be better equipped to assist your son.
Do speech therapy.
Do not go by “every kid developed different”
That’s crap. There are milestones for a reason.
If your kid isn’t talking by 18 months find out why. Speech. Hearing. Throat issues. Tongue tied. So many things can be wrong.
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1st every child is different and the mile stone market is a the average so don’t get stressed about being behind on them. 2 some kids have a hard time with articulation ( both of my children’s issues) we started speech at 2 and 2.5 . It doesn’t hurt to get a evaluation. Don’t blame yourself or get defensive. You can talk and read to your child all day it doesn’t mean they don’t need extra help with speech some kids do.
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Be sure to say the words along with signing. It sounds silly but you might try Narrating what you are doing as you do it. “Mommy is putting her coat on because it’s raining outside.” Show child the rain 
and narrate “now it’s _____ turn to put shoes and coat on”
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My youngest son had a speech therapist. He went 3 times a week somewhere and 2 times a week at school. It helped him alot. And I had him Reed books outloud
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My son was behind in speech(due to hearing issues). He was in therapy twice a week. Putting him in preschool (at age 3) was the best thing for his speech.
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Can you find him a best friend to play with from time to time? He’ll catch on fast, if you do that…
But I agree - some ‘professionals’ are a wee bit too professional -
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Every kid develops at its own pace - is he interacting with others normal - is he understanding things that are asked (understanding language first can sometimes come before spoken words) - (boys are slower) my 3 boys have all been late talkers and are not delayed at all with their speech - I took my first boy at age 3 - he was perfectly normal 
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My son wouldn’t talk. Hed sign or point. He had speech therapy for about a month and a half. He hasn’t shut up since. He’s 16. Some kids take longer. ID recommend speech therapy
My son talked really early but didn’t walk till he was 14 months . His cousin who was born 9 months later walked at 9 months but didn’t really talk at all till she was 3 and she hasn’t shut up since lol Every child is different so don’t make yourself crazy worrying about it.
If you are on here telling her to find another doctor or to look over the fact her child isn’t talking YOU ARE THE PROBLEM!!! No you shouldn’t look over it because the child is 2. They have goals to reach when it comes to learning etc. at certain ages. It is not normal for a 2/3 year old not to talk. However, there is cases where kids do talk late. Your doctor told you exactly what was up and you got mad and offensive… You should definitely look into Speech therapy because not everyone has the same out come. Some kids learn just fine, some kids struggle.
Also being delayed does not mean there is anything wrong with your child. Kids are delayed all the time but they usually always progress over time WITH THE RIGHT HELP.
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I’m in your position. My youngest started school this year and they have said he is behind due to being unable to pronounce other children’s names (all the kids in his class are refugees and I cant pronounce their names). He also doesnt play with toys that are “his age”. He is very energetic.
Have him evaluated for speech. It can’t hurt.
They said this about my son. I took him to speech therapy and was told he understands perfectly well, he could follow their directions easily. That some letter sounds came out wrong but he was understandable. My son use to be very shy and preferred not to speak infront of others when he was younger. He is almost 7 now and speaks just fine. Their advice was to get him to use his words more often and correct when needed. They said he was still young and as he developed so would his speech. They werent wrong.
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If a professional recommended a bit of extra help for one of my kids (speech, physio for motor skills, behavioral assessment etc) then I would try it. They aren’t doing it to offend you. They don’t get kickbacks from SLP’s/therapists. They genuinely believe your child may benefit from it and have recommended it. It is not an attack on you, or your parenting.
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Have his hearing checked.
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No one’s hurt by a little extra help, if the doctor is suggesting services either he needs them or the specialist will just tell you he doesn’t and you’ll be on your way.
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My niece didn’t talk until she was 3. My sister took her to an ENT & found out she had fluid built up (never had an ear infection). So she had tubes put in & my niece started talking up a storm! Not saying this is the case, but wouldn’t hurt to check his ears. Also, it wouldn’t hurt to have a speech evaluation. Speech therapy didn’t work for my son, but I know plenty who it has. I think my son just needed his own time.
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My niece didn’t talk until she was almost 3. Her older sister talked for her. When my older niece went to school my middle niece realized she wasn’t going to be home all day, she started talking. Full sentences, clear as day. Every kid is different. Just talk to your baby as much as you can. He will pick up words along the way. Start naming everything around the room, make it a game. XOXO
Maybe oldest child is doing all the talking for him.
That was the case for your cousins.
I wouldn’t worry too much as he will get accessed in Kindergarten if they think he is behind. Then they will let you know and you can take it from there. So just relax and let him be him and don’t worry things will be sorted in time for him. Have a Merry Christmas 
I don’t know what state your from. I’m from Michigan. Here we have a program called Early on and they help kids with talking, if they need to they will give you a referral for speech.
Get a speech evaluation from a speech pathologist. They’ll let you know if he would benefit from speech therapy.
I would consider getting him evaluated for speech therapy. My daughter is 3yrs old, is considered nonverbal right now but does sign language and goes to speech therapy. She is in the process of getting evaluated for autism. You might also want to get him seen for autism because not talking is one of the big signs.
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