我覺得Birdsuper所提到的3 important signs好有參考價值
- Did baby avoid eye contact (autism problem)
- Can baby produce a variety of sounds (muscle problem)
- Can baby understand you (hearing problem)
It's easy to worry. My son was like that and he made me worry too. Based on what you described, it wasn't too bad.
Join more playgroup and play more with other kids will be helpful. Talk more to her is good too, but my ST reminds me that parents should also leave time for baby to voice out first.
The more pressure you give to a baby, the less he or she will like to talk. Initiate a talk is an important development for your baby, as important as how many words he can say.
When my son was 18 months and not talking, my doctor asked me to watch for 3 important signs. If he pass all 3, then I should not worry and wait until 21 mons to see how things improve.
- Did baby avoid eye contact (autism problem)
- Can baby produce a variety of sounds (muscle problem)
- Can baby understand you (hearing problem)
Some kids are slow talker, but it doesn't mean they are less smart.