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MikeWaters · 07-11-2008, 04:16 PM

There was a kid in my ward, he was a great baby, never put up much of a fuss, etc.

At about 2yo they thought something was wrong. So they took him in. Turned out he was missing half a brain.

I don't think it was the first time he had seen a doctor.

SeattleUte · 07-11-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

He just said that his kid is shy.

That's not what he said.

Is this your field? Have you had relevant personal experience? I ask this question only rhetorically because as we've discussed fairly recently some threads are not appropriate for the natural CG propensity to windbag and debate or vent pet peeves. I think this is one of them. The sage advice here has been to have all the relevant experts see him but I'm not going to debate this point with you or anyone else.

SeattleUte · 07-11-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

There was a kid in my ward, he was a great baby, never put up much of a fuss, etc.

At about 2yo they thought something was wrong. So they took him in. Turned out he was missing half a brain.

I don't think it was the first time he had seen a doctor.

Delicate as usual.

I think we both know that doctors miss the boat all the time. If he's 2.5+ and not talking at all and the pediatrician hasn't referred him to a specialist I think they may need a new pediatrician.

TripletDaddy · 07-11-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

If he's 2.5+ and not talking at all

That's not what he said.

Is this your field? Have you had relevant personal experience? I ask this question only rhetorically because as we've discussed fairly recently some threads are not appropriate for the natural CG propensity to windbag and debate or vent pet peeves. I think this is one of them. The sage advice here has been to have all the relevant experts see him but I'm not going to debate this point with you or anyone else.

SeattleUte · 07-11-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

That's not what he said.

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Originally Posted by Levin

He makes good eye contact, plays well, likes physical affection . . . but he can't say a single word except "yah" and "mo" -- his "yes" and "no." Not a single other word. He won't try to make the sounds when we have worked with him.

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MikeWaters · 07-11-2008, 05:00 PM

Does he say things like Gagagagaga.

Does he articulate any sounds except yes and no?

Flystripper · 07-11-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

If your doctors have checked and done tests and nothing is wrong, enjoy your little boy's sweet personality. Milestone Paranoia for children is out of control these days.

In all my life, I have never met adults who couldn't walk, talk, eat with utensils, or use the bathroom.

LOL so true. When my oldest was 3 and was still not potty trained the thing that made me laugh and not worry about it was the vision of my son climbing up on his changing table at 18 and asking me to change his poopy pants.

TripletDaddy · 07-11-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

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That quote contradicts your premise.

I hope your wife is more meticulous in her work than you are in yours.

I think I saw exUte posting this morning. You may want to try to catch up with him and go the rounds. You are still not ready, paduwan.

Levin · 07-11-2008, 05:39 PM

We took our son in for his 2-year old check up 2 months before his second birthday b/c we were moving and we wanted our trusted pediatrician to do the checkup. By checking his ears, it was the simple light in the ear exam. He said that our child was behind, but not to worry and just to monitor.

This is the thing with kids as you know: 22 months is a world away from 31 months with speech development. There's actually been a digression -- he used to say "mama" and "papa," which he doesn't anymore. Just simply "yah" and "mo."

The noises my son does make is when he's playing trains -- the "kkkrrsshh" sound kids make when they crash trains together. He's imitating my four-year old. And when he's falling off a couch on purpose, he'll go "oooooohhhhh" from high pitch to low, again imitating his four-year old brother. But he does not attempt to form sounds into words. He'll listen to stories, pay rapt attention even to ones I make up and thus without any pictures; he plays well by himself and with others. Keeps eye contact and gives and receives human affection. But when he makes sounds, there appears to be a discoordination between his tongue and jaw -- as if they are getting signals at different times and not coming together.

My wife and boys return from their trip next week, and we have an appointment set up with our new pediatrician shortly thereafter.

My wife has felt increasing anxiety with each passing month and no new words; some days it has consumed her thoughts and emotions. Only recently have I begun to share the load of her worry. If our pediatrician this time tells us everything is fine and just to monitor, I'm going to get a second opinion. I'd do the same for my car that was making weird noises.

MikeWaters · 07-11-2008, 05:47 PM

Levin your son sounds a lot like my son. Except my son is older and advanced therefore.
1. he needs a sophisticated hearing test. Light only tells you if he has an eardrum and if there is an infection.

2. it's hard to argue that speech therapy hurts.

3. it would be helpful to see a developmental specialist, at least to get peace of mind.

My son said cookie for a week, and then stopped and didn't say another word for a year.

07-11-2008, 05:39 PM	#29
Levin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,484	We took our son in for his 2-year old check up 2 months before his second birthday b/c we were moving and we wanted our trusted pediatrician to do the checkup. By checking his ears, it was the simple light in the ear exam. He said that our child was behind, but not to worry and just to monitor. This is the thing with kids as you know: 22 months is a world away from 31 months with speech development. There's actually been a digression -- he used to say "mama" and "papa," which he doesn't anymore. Just simply "yah" and "mo." The noises my son does make is when he's playing trains -- the "kkkrrsshh" sound kids make when they crash trains together. He's imitating my four-year old. And when he's falling off a couch on purpose, he'll go "oooooohhhhh" from high pitch to low, again imitating his four-year old brother. But he does not attempt to form sounds into words. He'll listen to stories, pay rapt attention even to ones I make up and thus without any pictures; he plays well by himself and with others. Keeps eye contact and gives and receives human affection. But when he makes sounds, there appears to be a discoordination between his tongue and jaw -- as if they are getting signals at different times and not coming together. My wife and boys return from their trip next week, and we have an appointment set up with our new pediatrician shortly thereafter. My wife has felt increasing anxiety with each passing month and no new words; some days it has consumed her thoughts and emotions. Only recently have I begun to share the load of her worry. If our pediatrician this time tells us everything is fine and just to monitor, I'm going to get a second opinion. I'd do the same for my car that was making weird noises. __________________ "Now I say that I know the meaning of my life: 'To live for God, for my soul.' And this meaning, in spite of its clearness, is mysterious and marvelous. Such is the meaning of all existence." Levin, Anna Karenina, Part 8, Chapter 12

07-11-2008, 04:16 PM	#21
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	There was a kid in my ward, he was a great baby, never put up much of a fuss, etc. At about 2yo they thought something was wrong. So they took him in. Turned out he was missing half a brain. I don't think it was the first time he had seen a doctor.

07-11-2008, 05:00 PM	#26
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Does he say things like Gagagagaga. Does he articulate any sounds except yes and no?

07-11-2008, 05:47 PM	#30
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Levin your son sounds a lot like my son. Except my son is older and advanced therefore. 1. he needs a sophisticated hearing test. Light only tells you if he has an eardrum and if there is an infection. 2. it's hard to argue that speech therapy hurts. 3. it would be helpful to see a developmental specialist, at least to get peace of mind. My son said cookie for a week, and then stopped and didn't say another word for a year.