Thank you so much Barbara. Not all parents like us can afford such therapy. We live in the Philippines & we are thankful for people like you for at least giving us some tips & tools like shoebox to help us with our 4 yr. old kid. These videos may not be that comprehensive but surely helps us in a way. May you have more blessings & success. Big Thank you to you!
My son just turned 20 months old, and only says a few words. I’m a first time mom and I work from home so I try my best to dedicate time only to teaching him but I can do better tbh. His doctor has told me that he doesn’t seem to have any signs that he may be autistic yet. But I want to help him be verbal. I myself had a delay in speaking as a toddler and had to go to a speech therapist. I just want to help my baby boy flourish as best as I can. He acknowledges when I speak to him he understands when I talk to him, and he responds back to me when I talk to him but it’s mostly baby talk.
My son is half yes half no but we saw the pediatrician today for his 18 month wellness check and she also agreed we should have him evaluated so we’re waiting on that. He isn’t speaking at all, he shakes his head around and around and that was our first sign, he doesn’t answer to his name ever so that’s the second but he has great eye contact and smiles with us and he also loves to eat, he is not a picky eater whatsoever so that’s what I mean by half and half on that milestone list... I just want to be able to help him in any way I can, thank you so much for making these videos to educate us parents who have no clue where to start 💓
It is a hard time! take a breath and good job being on top of his development. My online courses can help you start teaching him while you wait. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
will definitely download the program.. our son is 3yrs old non verbal with eating issues as well. we have schedule for assessment but because of the pandemic we cannot proceed. 😔 thats why im here looking for what we can do at home to help him speak. thank you Mary this is very helpful!
My son is 19 months and they told me maybe borderline and I've been crying since last monday BECAUSE i really dont know what to do at all they keep confusing me saying maybe its speach delay...im not even sure how to start this at all..and its upsetting im in remission of cancer..and right now i feel im all over the place how to start this
I am exactly in the same situation as yours. My son says many randoms words and sentences from cartoons, but not much to committee or to carry out a conversation. Desperately need help. Also Trying to explore options to see what can be done.
I hope you find some help! Ask around find a moms group in your neighborhood. Speak to your pediatrician be persistent. My son is 3 and same issues but we are able to get help virtually ABA. You are not alone.
First of all, your videos are really helpful. Thank you for helping all the parents who are anxious or working with diagnosed kids. My son is 21months old. He has about 18 words and only 8 of them are clear, a stranger can understand them. The other 10 we can understand them but not others for sure. He says nana for banana and papel for apple stuff. He also spells almost 15 of the 26 alphabets and says numbers 1-10 with no clear words, an for one and so on. He points and does not have a toy preference or anything. He looks when we call his name but his attention is very very short. He will just turn and go about on himself.he understands directions, like sit, bring ur shoe, go say bye to dada when he goes to bed. I am already working with a speech therapist once every other week. What else do you recommend? I want him to catch up as early as possible. Thank you!
My grandson turned 2 in February. He talks a lot, but in his baby language. He can feed himself, drink out of a sippy cup, he bath himself, he is a busy bee, and love reading books, while on the potty, I need to read for him, and it must be out of a book of his choice. He will tell you a story in his baby language, with humor, but we do not understand a word he is saying. He can say mamma, pappa, ouma and oupa, that is all! As a grandma, I am a bit worried about it
Thank you so much for this video. I came across this at a time when I am really struggling. My son was seen by a health visitor yesterday (UK), and will be referred to a speech therapist as he’s not really talking at the age of 2. We will need to wait for this so anything I can do in the meantime would be wonderfully to keep us going. Thank you so much ❤️
We are awaiting testing. I just stumbled onto your channel. Going to make a shoebox this weekend for my 23 month old granddaughter! Will try the one word approach also. Thank you!
So I still haven't gotten my 4yr old child evaluated at this point but I think they were on the more mild end of the autistic spectrum and I'm really happy I clicked on this because I kind of been doing some of these intuitively
My son is three years and has been diagnosed with autism. No clear words yet but lots and lots of sounds. Just started shoe box program a week ago. Thanks for your help
I’m terrified my son turned 3 in Jan he sings some songs, says random words and communicates saying juice or chicken nuggets and frys but he only wants to eat that and pizza doesn’t really speak in sentences and I’m just at a loss and looking for some guidance so happy I found you bless you ❤️ he seems so so smart I just dnt get why he’s not talking talking yet🥺
My son will be 4 diagnosed with autism last year, non verbal. I love your videos and have gave me way more confidence. I hope some of these help with my child can’t wait to try them out thank you for all you do 🙌❤️
Hi, thanks!! My son used to love his pacifier, has sippy cups and used to be picky eater, now he eats a lot better but only with hands or if I feed him. Babbles alot, (mama, papa, da da) tries to say water and mild only for request.
Thanks mam for your advice my son late speech and attention im worrying about her.. Start the doctor tell me about the setuition my son im sad.. But im watching your video im gonna put something a rise my child to teach how to improve herself.. Because now pandemic the setuition its so hard to check up the doctor..
This was so helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to make videos like this, to help concerned parents like myself! my son is three years old born in 2020 pandemic baby and he speech delayed. We’ve put him in speech therapy and Daycare to help improve his speech. We are still having trouble with him talking he says some words he’s never formed a sentence. He just turned 3 two weeks ago. He eats sometimes we have to make food interesting for him to eat his whole meal. He will not eat at daycare. He points when he wants something, but he just doesn’t verbally tell us what he wants. Any advice?
I definitely recommend my toddler course to help boost your son's language skills and help with feeding. When you join the course, you also gain access to my team and I through a private Facebook community, where you can ask any questions you have as you work your way through the lessons. Visit MaryBarbera.com/courses to learn more.
Mary, I am from UK but live in Malaysia, thank you so much for your advice, just want to ask, I was taught (As a teacher) to always get your students to look at your mouth movements when learning to promounce words properly, do you agree? And if so, this age of wearing masks does not help at all, I, as a teacher of all school ages, frequently lower my mask so the kids can see how my mouth moves when pronouncing the words. I have a friend's 3 yr old son starting on Monday, he has been diagnosed as autistic, but he can understand what you say, but he can only make sounds, not words. I am going to try to follow what you have been teaching in your videos, so hopefully can help him, his behaviour is so far good, and loves pop up books, thank you so much for the help so far x
My 3.5 years old son can tell me almost all flashcards I present to him and he understands everything I ask him to do like before his regression. However, the difficult task is to express himself on his own. He only ask me what he want like eat blueberries or give hands ( if he wants to show me what he needs) and want iPad. Otherwise, his scripts are gibberish but some real words come out here and there for there example he has been saying oh my God lol , or don't do this or car wash when he is pretending to wash his ( first time to match his words with what was actually happening) or wash dishes when he saw me doing it. So my take from your strategy is for me to use just one word when he show me what he wants ( he knows how to communicate with his hands a lot). He was diagnosed in September 2020 ( regressed at 3) Thank you
I am happy you found my videos! I'd suggest signing up for a free workshop as my courses can really help you www.marybarbera.com/workshops but yes, you are correct. If he says give hands and he puts your hand on a water bottle you would say water water water as you hand him the water but there is lots more you can do !
I'm mum of a 9 years old child with severe autisme and a 4 years old with speach delay and we are waiting for him to be assessed for autism. I tought I became expert due to my first experience, but I found difficulties in supporting my 4 years old this time. Thank you for your tips.
Thank you for watching! I have online courses that can help both of your children gain skills. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this topic! I’m a first time mom with a 16 month old, who doesn’t want to use any zippy cups ( every now and then he’ll use them but sometimes he cries for his bottle), I feel bad taking it away because he’s water intake decreases, he says words but I notice he stop using some words he used to say before! Hoping I can continue to learn how to help my baby boy in this journey! I am also teaching him Spanish but feeling discouraged about it since I feel as if I’m co fusing him, hoping I can learn more about it!
I love how you're paying attention to early signs of possible regression/delays! My toddler course would be perfect for you to help your son regain lost words, and increase language skills in general, and reduce problem behaviors. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.
Yesterday my son's pediatrician stated told his mother that he may be borderline autistic because he isn't using any words. He's almost 23 months. He babbles and occasionally I may hear a "dada" but I'm not sure if he's directing it at me. So she recommended that he get tested. I think your shoebox idea might help. I also wondered if he should be back on daycare, as perhaps being around other kids might help. I do really like your shoebox idea though.
Often daycare is not the magical solution for kids are the ratio to help a child participate who may not be as motivated is not right. I talk more about this in my online courses. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Thank you so much for this video Ma'am hoping and praying to have a successful journey with my son from all the things you've imparted. Keep safe and God bless! Looking forward to more videos from you
Thank you for your video My son is 3.5 years he says mumy dad he knows all colours,animals 1-20 , and says alot of words like cookie ,candy .... If he wants me to turn on the light he will light and would point to the light and he is super active but doesn't uses sentences he understands alot of things but doesn't understand all the things.....
Hye dr! My son is 3 years and half now. He can understand me, but it is difficult for him to reply or response to me. He is good for taking instruction such as ‘go shower please’, ‘put your clothes on’ and he will do as i say. I know that he wanted to talk but instead of saying yes, he will only nod to me as a response. It is like his tongue is so stiff that he just mumbles the word instead of saying it. Once in a blue moon, he will say things like, ‘mom i dont know’ ‘i dont want that’ clearly, and he will only say things like that if there’s no one around. I’ve subscribed to your channel and thank you for your techniques!
Hello my name is Chelsea and I was wondering how I can get in contact with you I have three disabled children and my second child is severely disable more way than the other 2. Noah has been diagnosed with severe autism stage 3 and where he has to wear a helmet and he's partially deaf and he does say some words and I just can't get him to say any more and it's more of how to make him understand because there's been some medical issues recently with brain scarring. And they have told me they want him and preschool I would like to join your program if I could and if so how can we get in touch.
Hi thank you for this video, I found interesting and i will try it to my son. My son is not talking yet but he can say some words like apple and other things, He is turning 3 years old this end of September, usualIy he communicate to us by his actions, like holding our hands to the things he wants,.
@@rediteumutoni4059 my son is already 3 years and 6 months, still not talking but he understand sometimes. He is under observation by the ministry of education to know what my son really needs
My grandson was just diagnosed with Autism. Delayed speech. Mind you like you stated he has pop out words., he says dada constantly and I know my daughter is ever so patiently waiting for him to say mama. I want to hear his voice too. I often wonder what his voice will sound like when he call me G-Ma for the first time. I wii do all I can. I'm making the shoebox by the weekend. Thanks.
I have a 3 year old that doesn't talk. My family of nurses keep saying he is autistic. I know as his mom that he is not. Just speech delay. He was born at 26 weeks and i believe from the bottom of my heart that he is not autistic. I am going to try your strategies to get him talking. He doesn't show any signs of autism. Thank you for clearing that up for me.
Happy to help! Regardless of diagnosis I can help you learn tools to help increase his language . My youtube videos are great and I also have an online course. Sign up for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Even if you dont believe he is autistic, you should have him evaluated. I think the program is called early intervention. Its completely free and they come to your house. They evaluate for many things, not just autism. If he is just speech delayed they have a speech therapist that comes to you and works with your child to get him to talk! Like I said its completely free. My daughter was speech delayed and was talking after maybe a month or less of speech therapy! But he could be high functioning autistic. They evalutate for many things so you will know for sure either way and then help you after the diagnosis!
@@doyouhearthepeoplesing2 www.google.com/search?q=high+functioning+autism&oq=high+functionaut&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0.6632j0j4&client=ms-android-att-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 Sure argue with definitions and doctors lol
Just received your book and i can't wait to read it. My son has a ton of vocabulary and uses sentences sometimes but most of the time its one way conversation and repeats every we say at times. Also acts weird and doesn't know how to communicate with kids or adults. I hope your book helps with that. We also seeking help of professional ABA for him. Thanks for the work and dedication you put on helping families to cope with this.
I love the information you’re giving us. I just came across your videos and I’m optimistic about the techniques you’re showing us. I have a question. How much does a child (24 months old) exposed to bilingualism slow speech or does it at all. She gets mostly Spanish from one set of grandparents which she sees often and then when she’s with her parents and with us (we are the other grandparents) she gets English. Thank you for your help!
you can google mary barbera billingual for more on that topic. It is hard to say for sure but either way my online courses can build her language. Check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops
And first of all thank you so much for this kind of information. It means a lot .my first child is 10 years old girl who is mentally challenged. That's why I am worried. I can't afford therapist plz help
You are welcome! I'm so happy your finding my videos helpful. You can check out our free workshops to ease your situation. Just visit www.marybarbera.com/workshops/.
My almost 3 year old says some random words no sentences yet however he knows all his letter colors and numbers , do you think he is severely delayed ? Any tips to get him to say sentences
It does sound like he has a delay. I have a lot of techniques that can help even if a child does not have autism. Check out my new book at www.turnautismaround.com
My toddler is 30 months and has a speech delay. He practically say mommy, daddy, No, there you go, yes( in french). As a native french speaker, I only speak french to him and he follows most of my commands. And he interacts with his friends in English at his daycare. With a weekly speech therapy he still doesn't make a sentence. Do you think he has autism? Besides that his eating is okay and he enjoys playing with other kids.
@@marybarbera hi mam my son just turned six yo and its hard for me to believe why my child is showing signs of difficulties in speaking despite of his brilliance in his first two years , where he learn things easily and memorizes even the numerous asian flags about 42 in just a couple of days is it possible my child can have asd? Pls tell us
I have a 4 year old currently awaiting an evaluation that was held up by the pandemic since his third birthday. His receptive language is there. He understands everything said to him, and verbal direction. However he doesn’t have conversations with anyone really. He speaks simple sentences. He does pretend play. He has always pointed, we do make the request that he verbally says what he needs from us. Which usually he does. He has been alphabetizing things since he was 2, he has also known how to count to 100 since then. Now at 4 he can also read, if he doesn’t know the word it sounds it out. He knows shapes I’ve never even hear of (thanks RUclips). I was just wondering if your book would give me some tips/strategy to increase his expressive language as he’s nearing kindergarten. And we are trying to avoid someone just slapping a level on him by mechanically going down a checklist of autistic traits. Thanks! Look forward to a comment back.
I just see your video. Your video help me to understand a lot about my kid. My son he 21 months old. He has problem eating and constipation and he does has speak delay. What happened if the kid has eating problem? Thank you 😊
my son is 2.4 and he has yet to say a single word ☹ he has some autistic behaviors but no diagnosis yet since they say he's too young. I'm hoping for some progress by using your tips. thank you.
Thank you so much for your help Barbera . Your videos are really helpful. My 28months old doesn’t say even one word. All I hear is dad and shouting when he’s playing. Also he’s so attached with his blanket since childhood. Is there anything I can do about it. I really want to help my son to start talking 🥰
Thanks for these videos. I am an American living in Italy, we didn’t notice anything at first but as time went on we noticed that our 3 yr old was not really hitting those development milestones. He was just fascinated by numbers- counting by 2s or 11s. Everything is described by numbers- he uses the number of calories listed on the packaging to ask for certain foods. The cars are described by license plate numbers, the house addresses, the weight limit on the ladder etc. It’s always a guessing game trying to figure out what these random numbers are. It’s been so difficult finding English speaking help here. That’s why I started to look for online help. Now I fear that my youngest might also be on the spectrum. 😖
i'm happy you found my channel! The requesting with number sounds challenging. I do have online courses that can teach you how to help them. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
I really find this helpful Thank you. My grand daughter is 17 month and I am taking care of her. It has been a long time since I had a little one to look after.
My 3 year old can say: Ball, Bye-bye, Mom, Dadda, Choo-choo and Boh (he's referring to his favorite one season show of Titipo on Netflix, drives me a bit bonkers to be honest) When I try and teach him new words he only points at the items. No attempts at speaking. He understands body parts. Points at them all with no problem. When we tell him we're going out he gets his jacket and tries to put on his shoes then tries to unlock the door. Comprehension isn't the problem I can't get him to attempt to speak. He points and grunts. I never socialized until I was 7 years old by my own verbal deficiencies. I rarely said anything to my mother. The doctors said I had ADHD to explain my poor schoolwork then a few years later with Asperger Syndrome to try and explain my awkwardness around people. The books that dictate the spectrum were updated a decade later and pushed me off that diagnosis I previously had. Which I find weird but I accept it. Wondering if my back history might be a piece to why my child is having a hard time learning the spoken word.
Thank you so much for the informationmy two-year-old has a speech delay well that's what the doctors say but I've noticed certain signs of autism. So we are waiting for additional testing.
Hi new to your channel. My son is 2.5 and says about 10 words. He understands a lot but has not advanced his vocabulary. He did have eating issues as baby and multiple swallow studies as an infant but he eats well now. He drinks out of sippy cup still but uses utensils (not well but he uses them) In between the words he uses correctly, he jabbers a lot. He was having tons of tantrums daily almost, but those have subsided dramatically and I'm hoping that I stumbled on to this shoebox program at just the right time. He gets weekly speech sessions but I think this will also help out greatly.
Happy you are here. I recently did a blog about getting rid of sippy cups so search for that! I also have online courses that can help. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
I have a 3.5 year old grandson. He has a lot of the eating problems that you mentioned, but he cannot say a word, or even close to a word. He makes noises, but there is no distinct letter sound, its a whole lot of ahhhhhh type of sound (if that makes sense). There are lately a few small words that he seems to understand, which are bye bye, bath, and nap. He has no concept on how to play, nor does he even attempt to play with toys, including any activity involving water, which seems to be his most favorite activity (in which he really doesn't do much in the water. I got him a water table hoping that I could begin to teach him, and I am getting nothing. We don't know what he understands, how to get him to communicate, or how to even start teaching him. He has been to neurology, genetics, therapy (mostly physical) and have been trying to get him in for testing. With this Covid thing, we have not been able to get in. Please help us find a direction.
It is really challenging during Covid! My online courses can help train you and your family how to work with him at home. Come watch a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Question: my son is two years old. He just recently got off the pacifer, and he loves to drink. He will drink more than he request to eat food. He only say mama when I ask him to and sometimes not. My question is the sippy cup the reason for his delay speech?
It could be part of it but likely not the whole reason. I have online courses that can help teach you how to get him on a straw cup and increase talking www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Thank you very much for this video. I am planning to move to Canada next year , but my son with ASD speaks currently only french , I am trying to introduce English but don't want to force him, though I guess it would be difficult going to an english speaking city. Do you think he would learn english as any other child if he lives in an english speaking environment?
Im really worried about my 18 month old son. He says " mama, dada, baba, ya" but its all babble, its not with intent if that makes sense. He also does not point at anything or meeting most of his milestones. He knows his name and I think he knows what " no " means. He is a very hyper toddler, he cannot sit still lol so a lot of the time I think MAYBE he is just to distracted. He does make eye contact with us when he is actually engaged and if he is not distracted. Im getting him into seeing a speech therapist. I have been loving your videos. I am a first time mom and am lost as to what to do to help my son.
I am happy you are here and watching the videos. Not pointing at his age is a red flag but it is great he has some words. My online courses can help you build his language even before a diagnosis . Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more information.
My son is autistic and never said a word, only grunted. One day, we stood at the window watching birds land on the evergreen tree. I kept repeating "bird" and "birdie." Then I world add the color of the bird. It finally clicked and he said, "Bird." Within 2 weeks, he was speaking in full sentences, never searching for a word or saying any improperly. Spending time teaching is the key for so many, I suspect.
thank you for the information, do you suggest we speak to my grandson only in Spanish he is 20 months, he understand simple words, but only says a few words, now his older brother 7 years old speaks English most of the time. Do you think this may confused him at this age.
It's entirely up to you, but for children with delays, I would start by teaching him with the language he is going to use in school, in the community, etc.
New subscriber! Thanks, my son 19 mo. He understand thing i say like throw in trash, wanna take a bath? Get in your bed, etc. However he doesn't really speak or use words. He either cry or pushes my legs to go or get what he wants. Is this slow speech delay?
It does sound like it could be but it is great he has some receptive language. I do have a toddler course for families regardless of their childs diagnosis. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Is a non response to name calling an automatic sign of autism? Or could it be hearing issues? I'm kind of confused with my 2 years and 8 months son because his audition test is not satisfying but yet he seems to hear more than sometimes. I'm very confused and waiting for more tests 😔
@@marybarbera thank you for your prompt answer. They referred me to a children hospital specialized in hearing issues. I guess I will have to check any possibilities now.
Thank you for sharing ung knowledge... You really helped us (confuse moms) my son is 27 months old he only knew few words so i will try this techniques thank you.
Hiee ..My daughter 2 yrs n 6 mnths ...she speaks only mama papa only when she is scared of.sumthing now when i try to teach her words she ignores n strts yawning n running here n der..she trying to say apple but cant say only says aaaa...she point to everything whatever she wants n also point sum of her body parts..when she wants me to on tv she wil gives me remote but nit saying any word...plz help me m worried i have subscribes ur channel n git register on ur workshop today..n thnks for ur tips ita really helpful
My sun is 2 years old. He is completely non verbal. He was diagnosed with severe language delay. Today we brought him for occupational assessments. His development is equal 6 months old children. I noticed when he was 1 year old. There was something going with him.
That must of been tough to hear. My online courses can help you build his language and skills. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Good Day!!!my grandson is almost 4 years and 9 months .he knows the alphabet,he knows how to count 1-20 but not that clear as the same with the other children.sometimes he understand what I'm saying .if he wants something he just hold my hand and ask me to get something through gestures.he love to watch youtube most especially nursery rhymes and short fables .is he an autism or have a speech delay. Were from the Philippines.
My son is turning 3 in a month. He talks in sentences and answers questions but he is not good at expressing himself. He will say things that he wants to do. He will say I want to play with lego. His sentences are pretty short. He won't say i played with lego today and it was fun, can we do it again. I need to get it out of him. I ask him what did you do today and he will say played with cars today and then i ask who was it with ? And he will say Lucy. He doesnt share anything or he doesnt really ask any questions. He usually narrates what he does and in third person. Levi jumping , levi is running, lets run, levi is eating toast. Once in a while he will use I instead of his name because we have been correcting him. I have noticed kids in his class will say, mommy, I read a book about dinosaurs today and he doesn't really share unless I ask and get it out of him. His pronounciation is very good. He is very good at imitating. How do I expand his sentences and make him have back and forth conversations?
Where do you live ma’am I want to contact you because I’m concern about my 20 months old son if he has autism or not because I’ve noticed some signs and he is not talking as well please i need your help if you can Please reply
My son is 4 and he he say words like daddy ,mommy, baby ,yeah and sometimes he make letters sound but if I ask him to say it he will not say it but if I tell him to come sometimes he will come or if he troubling something and I ask him to bring it sometimes he will or he will put it back first he never used to make eye contact but now he dose and when I ask him to look at me he dose his sister who he is 11 months older than and when I as spending time with him she will come in between and he will walk away sometimes when she does that and if he want something he will take me to it
My online courses can help you build his language. It is good he has already made some progress. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
My girl is 2 and she has a handful of words and has also said frases on her own but doesn't repeat them again, she babbles alot and makes different tone voices for her toys when playing. She eats well too but i would really like to hear her talk more, should i just give her more time and not rush her?
Dear Mary, my daughter (nearly 18 months) has excellent cognitive and motor skills and eats everything (finger, foods, utensils), although we've probably given her a dummy too much and television, but doesn't speak much (only says "quack" and "dada"). She doesn't point and only does a few gestures - such as clapping and nodding no. Should I be worried? or is this speech delay? You're great, thanks for the tips.
Without knowing her I cannot say for sure but her lack of gestures are a red flag and you may want to do more screeners or request an evalaution. Regardless of the diagnosis though, you can start helping her gain language today. Learn more by visiting www.marybarbera.com/workshops
My child can say all the letters, even numbers. He can also say shapes, colors, different foods. But when we are asking Him about the things He wants He has no responds at all. I worried about his situation. He is 36 months.
Hi dear my daughter is 2 years and 7 month but she don't speak much .she know 1 till 10 and a to z .recognize them easily. Keeping different shapes in their right place but she didn't talk .like mama or baba or water. If she need anything she cry or point at them .should I consult dr.
Hello, my son is going to be two years in September and until now he didn’t say any word just the word (nana) he said nana for food and water, when he was a year he said mama, baba then he stopped. My paediatrician says we may sent him to speech therapy what I want from you to give me an advice what should I do and how can I help him to start say words by himself.
You are right to get started helping him. I have online courses that can help. check out a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops. It is good for parents, regardless of their childs diagnosis.
My 2 yrs old all of abc, colors, shapes and some animals and fruits. Can also sing nursery rhymes but some unclear. She can also say now washing face. Shes not also calling me as mama. Sometimes lose eye contact. She always talks all by herself but i coudn’t understand. Does she have autism or just speech delay? Shes not having tantrums. Hopefully you’ll notice me i’m really worried for my baby.
My son is 2 years old and 6 months rarely utters Mama and Papa and says namnam if he sees food like fruits or vegetables on tv. He hand flaps whenever he is excited or something in tv that he really likes. Initial assessment he has delay speech. Due to Covid-19 his therapy session was cancelled. My concern is he has flapping. Does this mean he maybe in autism spectrum?
It could possibly mean autism but typical toddlers do it too so it is more about when it all adds up is it autism. I cannot say without knowing him but an evaluation is likely a good idea. I can help regardless of diagnosis to start building his skills. Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more info
Hello...my son turned 1 on Jan 30th and still doesn't respond to his name. He does make noise and babble. Say mama once every blue moon and use to say dada. Started to walk at 9 months. What can I do to get him to recognize his name?
My son is 19 montha and i took him.to.drs and they told me to get early intervention , im sure if maybe its speach delay or autism at all even drs seem not to know. I have an appt in 3 months. All i want to do is cry im un remission of cancer and not working and everything is money how can i help my child...is there anything recommend for him to start talk alittle....
yesenia nieves I’m a retired Early Intervention therapist from New Jersey and know that every state has some free services that your family is entitled to. My advice is to find the number for Early Intervention and talk to the people there. They can give services to both your child and you to help a child with delays. RUclips videos are great but they are nothing like the one on one sessions you’ll receive through Early Intervention. It’s really a great program and I encourage you to take that first step and reach out for help. I know it takes courage. But you won’t be sorry that you advocated for your son.
@@kathleenpalmisano3591 thank you very much, i actually called 2 weeks ago and we have an appt tomorrow. Thank you very much for your advice and help...🤗
hey thank you for your help my son is 3 .7year and he repeat what we said but when i observed him his try to speak by his own is very low sometimes i think he is not interested to talk and he is very obssesed with water and car very much and i dont know but i think he even dont undwrstand thinhs like what thung is bad and good ingeneral i am very waried on how i help him i am just sad
My son is 2 and he only says hey, bye,mama,nose, and ear he is very smart and understands everything you saying he just can’t put into words how to respond. His doctor says he has a speech delay and scheduled a session for him but the session got canceled due to COVID
Video starts at 3:35. You're welcome. Great strategies and tips. 👍🏼
Thanks for that!
Thank you!
The examples and connections at the beginning are important too
Hahaha
The internet has true heros. And you are one
Thank you so much Barbara. Not all parents like us can afford such therapy. We live in the Philippines & we are thankful for people like you for at least giving us some tips & tools like shoebox to help us with our 4 yr. old kid. These videos may not be that comprehensive but surely helps us in a way. May you have more blessings & success. Big Thank you to you!
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My son just turned 20 months old, and only says a few words. I’m a first time mom and I work from home so I try my best to dedicate time only to teaching him but I can do better tbh. His doctor has told me that he doesn’t seem to have any signs that he may be autistic yet. But I want to help him be verbal. I myself had a delay in speaking as a toddler and had to go to a speech therapist. I just want to help my baby boy flourish as best as I can. He acknowledges when I speak to him he understands when I talk to him, and he responds back to me when I talk to him but it’s mostly baby talk.
My techniques can help regardless of diagnosis. My new book will really help you . Check it out at turnautismaround.com
My son is half yes half no but we saw the pediatrician today for his 18 month wellness check and she also agreed we should have him evaluated so we’re waiting on that. He isn’t speaking at all, he shakes his head around and around and that was our first sign, he doesn’t answer to his name ever so that’s the second but he has great eye contact and smiles with us and he also loves to eat, he is not a picky eater whatsoever so that’s what I mean by half and half on that milestone list... I just want to be able to help him in any way I can, thank you so much for making these videos to educate us parents who have no clue where to start 💓
It is a hard time! take a breath and good job being on top of his development. My online courses can help you start teaching him while you wait. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
will definitely download the program.. our son is 3yrs old non verbal with eating issues as well. we have schedule for assessment but because of the pandemic we cannot proceed. 😔 thats why im here looking for what we can do at home to help him speak. thank you Mary this is very helpful!
Thank you for being here. I am so happy you found me! My courses can help . check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more information.
My son is 19 months and they told me maybe borderline and I've been crying since last monday BECAUSE i really dont know what to do at all they keep confusing me saying maybe its speach delay...im not even sure how to start this at all..and its upsetting im in remission of cancer..and right now i feel im all over the place how to start this
I am exactly in the same situation as yours. My son says many randoms words and sentences from cartoons, but not much to committee or to carry out a conversation. Desperately need help. Also Trying to explore options to see what can be done.
@@yeseniamarie2709 🙏🏽
I hope you find some help! Ask around find a moms group in your neighborhood. Speak to your pediatrician be persistent. My son is 3 and same issues but we are able to get help virtually ABA. You are not alone.
First of all, your videos are really helpful. Thank you for helping all the parents who are anxious or working with diagnosed kids. My son is 21months old. He has about 18 words and only 8 of them are clear, a stranger can understand them. The other 10 we can understand them but not others for sure. He says nana for banana and papel for apple stuff. He also spells almost 15 of the 26 alphabets and says numbers 1-10 with no clear words, an for one and so on. He points and does not have a toy preference or anything. He looks when we call his name but his attention is very very short. He will just turn and go about on himself.he understands directions, like sit, bring ur shoe, go say bye to dada when he goes to bed. I am already working with a speech therapist once every other week. What else do you recommend? I want him to catch up as early as possible. Thank you!
I'd recommend grabbing my new book here www.turnautismaround.com as it will help you with all the strategies you will need.
That sounds fine for his age.
My grandson turned 2 in February. He talks a lot, but in his baby language. He can feed himself, drink out of a sippy cup, he bath himself, he is a busy bee, and love reading books, while on the potty, I need to read for him, and it must be out of a book of his choice. He will tell you a story in his baby language, with humor, but we do not understand a word he is saying. He can say mamma, pappa, ouma and oupa, that is all! As a grandma, I am a bit worried about it
Thank you so much ! I was stressed out watching other videos. But this one put my mind at ease I appreciate you ❤️
You are so welcome!
The shoe box idea is genius, thank you!!
My son will be 2 and half, he's saying only few words (not combined). This video is very informational and will definitely try it. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video. I came across this at a time when I am really struggling. My son was seen by a health visitor yesterday (UK), and will be referred to a speech therapist as he’s not really talking at the age of 2. We will need to wait for this so anything I can do in the meantime would be wonderfully to keep us going. Thank you so much ❤️
I am so happy to hear this helped! I also have free online workshops that can help you while you wait www.marybarbera.com/workshops
That is so beautiful. I am trying to get my daughter to talk better! You were very helpful.
So happy it was helpful.
We are awaiting testing. I just stumbled onto your channel. Going to make a shoebox this weekend for my 23 month old granddaughter! Will try the one word approach also. Thank you!
Have fun! I also have free workshops and more techniques that may be helpful. Check it out here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
So I still haven't gotten my 4yr old child evaluated at this point but I think they were on the more mild end of the autistic spectrum and I'm really happy I clicked on this because I kind of been doing some of these intuitively
that is great!
My son is three years and has been diagnosed with autism. No clear words yet but lots and lots of sounds. Just started shoe box program a week ago. Thanks for your help
I’m terrified my son turned 3 in Jan he sings some songs, says random words and communicates saying juice or chicken nuggets and frys but he only wants to eat that and pizza doesn’t really speak in sentences and I’m just at a loss and looking for some guidance so happy I found you bless you ❤️ he seems so so smart I just dnt get why he’s not talking talking yet🥺
Thanks for watching.
@@marybarbera I don’t think that this is the answer she was looking for
My son will be 4 diagnosed with autism last year, non verbal. I love your videos and have gave me way more confidence. I hope some of these help with my child can’t wait to try them out thank you for all you do 🙌❤️
Thanks for watching! I am happy the videos are helping. I have a lot more strategies in my online courses www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Hows he doing now?
Are they working?
How is your son now?
Can you share the results?? Please :(
Very nice program..thanks aunty mary
You are most welcome
Hi, thanks!! My son used to love his pacifier, has sippy cups and used to be picky eater, now he eats a lot better but only with hands or if I feed him. Babbles alot, (mama, papa, da da) tries to say water and mild only for request.
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks mam for your advice my son late speech and attention im worrying about her..
Start the doctor tell me about the setuition my son im sad..
But im watching your video im gonna put something a rise my child to teach how to improve herself..
Because now pandemic the setuition its so hard to check up the doctor..
I'ma try the box strategy thanks
Let me know how it goes! I do have free workshops that may give you more ideas to try with your child. www.marybarbera.com/workshop
This was so helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to make videos like this, to help concerned parents like myself! my son is three years old born in 2020 pandemic baby and he speech delayed. We’ve put him in speech therapy and Daycare to help improve his speech. We are still having trouble with him talking he says some words he’s never formed a sentence. He just turned 3 two weeks ago. He eats sometimes we have to make food interesting for him to eat his whole meal. He will not eat at daycare. He points when he wants something, but he just doesn’t verbally tell us what he wants. Any advice?
I definitely recommend my toddler course to help boost your son's language skills and help with feeding. When you join the course, you also gain access to my team and I through a private Facebook community, where you can ask any questions you have as you work your way through the lessons. Visit MaryBarbera.com/courses to learn more.
Mary, I am from UK but live in Malaysia, thank you so much for your advice, just want to ask, I was taught (As a teacher) to always get your students to look at your mouth movements when learning to promounce words properly, do you agree? And if so, this age of wearing masks does not help at all, I, as a teacher of all school ages, frequently lower my mask so the kids can see how my mouth moves when pronouncing the words. I have a friend's 3 yr old son starting on Monday, he has been diagnosed as autistic, but he can understand what you say, but he can only make sounds, not words. I am going to try to follow what you have been teaching in your videos, so hopefully can help him, his behaviour is so far good, and loves pop up books, thank you so much for the help so far x
Thank you and God Bless you
Thank you for watching!
My 3.5 years old son can tell me almost all flashcards I present to him and he understands everything I ask him to do like before his regression.
However, the difficult task is to express himself on his own. He only ask me what he want like eat blueberries or give hands ( if he wants to show me what he needs) and want iPad. Otherwise, his scripts are gibberish but some real words come out here and there for there example he has been saying oh my God lol , or don't do this or car wash when he is pretending to wash his ( first time to match his words with what was actually happening) or wash dishes when he saw me doing it.
So my take from your strategy is for me to use just one word when he show me what he wants ( he knows how to communicate with his hands a lot). He was diagnosed in September 2020 ( regressed at 3)
Thank you
I am happy you found my videos! I'd suggest signing up for a free workshop as my courses can really help you www.marybarbera.com/workshops
but yes, you are correct. If he says give hands and he puts your hand on a water bottle you would say water water water as you hand him the water but there is lots more you can do !
How is he now ? Is he talking and does express himself on his on??
I'm mum of a 9 years old child with severe autisme and a 4 years old with speach delay and we are waiting for him to be assessed for autism.
I tought I became expert due to my first experience, but I found difficulties in supporting my 4 years old this time. Thank you for your tips.
Thank you for watching! I have online courses that can help both of your children gain skills. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this topic! I’m a first time mom with a 16 month old, who doesn’t want to use any zippy cups ( every now and then he’ll use them but sometimes he cries for his bottle), I feel bad taking it away because he’s water intake decreases, he says words but I notice he stop using some words he used to say before! Hoping I can continue to learn how to help my baby boy in this journey! I am also teaching him Spanish but feeling discouraged about it since I feel as if I’m co fusing him, hoping I can learn more about it!
I love how you're paying attention to early signs of possible regression/delays! My toddler course would be perfect for you to help your son regain lost words, and increase language skills in general, and reduce problem behaviors. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.
Yesterday my son's pediatrician stated told his mother that he may be borderline autistic because he isn't using any words. He's almost 23 months. He babbles and occasionally I may hear a "dada" but I'm not sure if he's directing it at me. So she recommended that he get tested. I think your shoebox idea might help. I also wondered if he should be back on daycare, as perhaps being around other kids might help. I do really like your shoebox idea though.
Often daycare is not the magical solution for kids are the ratio to help a child participate who may not be as motivated is not right. I talk more about this in my online courses. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
I don't see any link to any course. Can you please add the link to the description box
Check them out here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Really happy I found you ❤️ from Scotland 😘
Welcome!!
Thank you for responding today . Greatly appreciated .
Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for this video Ma'am hoping and praying to have a successful journey with my son from all the things you've imparted. Keep safe and God bless! Looking forward to more videos from you
Best of luck!
Thank you Doctor.
Most welcome!
Thank you for your video
My son is 3.5 years he says mumy dad he knows all colours,animals 1-20 , and says alot of words like cookie ,candy .... If he wants me to turn on the light he will light and would point to the light and he is super active but doesn't uses sentences he understands alot of things but doesn't understand all the things.....
Hey hun how is he now ? Is he talking more? If you don’t mind me asking?
Hye dr! My son is 3 years and half now. He can understand me, but it is difficult for him to reply or response to me. He is good for taking instruction such as ‘go shower please’, ‘put your clothes on’ and he will do as i say. I know that he wanted to talk but instead of saying yes, he will only nod to me as a response. It is like his tongue is so stiff that he just mumbles the word instead of saying it. Once in a blue moon, he will say things like, ‘mom i dont know’ ‘i dont want that’ clearly, and he will only say things like that if there’s no one around. I’ve subscribed to your channel and thank you for your techniques!
It sounds like he has some great skills. Answering yes no is hard! You can google yes/no mary barbera for more on that topic.
@@marybarbera thanks so much dr! Be safe!!
And I download your fantastic book
Thank you Dr. Mary
No problem! I am happy you like it!
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Hello my name is Chelsea and I was wondering how I can get in contact with you I have three disabled children and my second child is severely disable more way than the other 2. Noah has been diagnosed with severe autism stage 3 and where he has to wear a helmet and he's partially deaf and he does say some words and I just can't get him to say any more and it's more of how to make him understand because there's been some medical issues recently with brain scarring. And they have told me they want him and preschool I would like to join your program if I could and if so how can we get in touch.
You can email me at info@marybarbera.com and join a free workshop to help you get started www.marybarbera.com/workshop
Great advice
Hi thank you for this video, I found interesting and i will try it to my son. My son is not talking yet but he can say some words like apple and other things, He is turning 3 years old this end of September, usualIy he communicate to us by his actions, like holding our hands to the things he wants,.
You may also try taking my online courses as they will help you build his language. Check out a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops
MY friend's son had to get tubes in his ears. Good to rule this out
This is the same thing my son is doing and his 3 now did yours son talk please I really need some information.
@@rediteumutoni4059 my son is already 3 years and 6 months, still not talking but he understand sometimes. He is under observation by the ministry of education to know what my son really needs
My grandson was just diagnosed with Autism. Delayed speech. Mind you like you stated he has pop out words., he says dada constantly and I know my daughter is ever so patiently waiting for him to say mama. I want to hear his voice too. I often wonder what his voice will sound like when he call me G-Ma for the first time. I wii do all I can. I'm making the shoebox
by the weekend. Thanks.
I have a 3 year old that doesn't talk. My family of nurses keep saying he is autistic. I know as his mom that he is not. Just speech delay. He was born at 26 weeks and i believe from the bottom of my heart that he is not autistic. I am going to try your strategies to get him talking. He doesn't show any signs of autism. Thank you for clearing that up for me.
Happy to help! Regardless of diagnosis I can help you learn tools to help increase his language . My youtube videos are great and I also have an online course. Sign up for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops
@@marybarbera thanks! Ive been watching
Even if you dont believe he is autistic, you should have him evaluated. I think the program is called early intervention. Its completely free and they come to your house. They evaluate for many things, not just autism. If he is just speech delayed they have a speech therapist that comes to you and works with your child to get him to talk! Like I said its completely free. My daughter was speech delayed and was talking after maybe a month or less of speech therapy! But he could be high functioning autistic. They evalutate for many things so you will know for sure either way and then help you after the diagnosis!
@@doyouhearthepeoplesing2 there absolutely is a thing of high functioning autism.
@@doyouhearthepeoplesing2 www.google.com/search?q=high+functioning+autism&oq=high+functionaut&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0.6632j0j4&client=ms-android-att-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Sure argue with definitions and doctors lol
Just received your book and i can't wait to read it. My son has a ton of vocabulary and uses sentences sometimes but most of the time its one way conversation and repeats every we say at times. Also acts weird and doesn't know how to communicate with kids or adults.
I hope your book helps with that. We also seeking help of professional ABA for him.
Thanks for the work and dedication you put on helping families to cope with this.
I'm so glad you just received my book! I hope you'd learn a lot from it Thank you so for your appreciation.
Hi , can i have a quick chat with you. Wanted to talk about my son’s speech delay.
These videos are really helpful my child is 11 months and I was getting worried... That when he learning mama and dada
That is great he learned that.
Maam I m frm India and how can I join ur online courses
Thanks for your interest! Join here: marybarbera.com/courses/
I love the information you’re giving us. I just came across your videos and I’m optimistic about the techniques you’re showing us. I have a question. How much does a child (24 months old) exposed to bilingualism slow speech or does it at all. She gets mostly Spanish from one set of grandparents which she sees often and then when she’s with her parents and with us (we are the other grandparents) she gets English. Thank you for your help!
you can google mary barbera billingual for more on that topic. It is hard to say for sure but either way my online courses can build her language. Check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops
@@marybarbera yo yr Yemen is to y
And first of all thank you so much for this kind of information. It means a lot .my first child is 10 years old girl who is mentally challenged. That's why I am worried. I can't afford therapist plz help
You are welcome! I'm so happy your finding my videos helpful. You can check out our free workshops to ease your situation. Just visit www.marybarbera.com/workshops/.
My almost 3 year old says some random words no sentences yet however he knows all his letter colors and numbers , do you think he is severely delayed ? Any tips to get him to say sentences
It does sound like he has a delay. I have a lot of techniques that can help even if a child does not have autism. Check out my new book at www.turnautismaround.com
My toddler is 30 months and has a speech delay. He practically say mommy, daddy, No, there you go, yes( in french). As a native french speaker, I only speak french to him and he follows most of my commands. And he interacts with his friends in English at his daycare. With a weekly speech therapy he still doesn't make a sentence. Do you think he has autism? Besides that his eating is okay and he enjoys playing with other kids.
It could be. The best thing is to always get a developmental evaluation. Also google mary barbera billingual for more information on that.
Thank’U for making this video. This is really helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Ma'm this really help ❤
Thank you for watching. For more techniques check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/quiz
@@marybarbera hi mam my son just turned six yo and its hard for me to believe why my child is showing signs of difficulties in speaking despite of his brilliance in his first two years , where he learn things easily and memorizes even the numerous asian flags about 42 in just a couple of days is it possible my child can have asd? Pls tell us
I have a 4 year old currently awaiting an evaluation that was held up by the pandemic since his third birthday. His receptive language is there. He understands everything said to him, and verbal direction. However he doesn’t have conversations with anyone really. He speaks simple sentences. He does pretend play. He has always pointed, we do make the request that he verbally says what he needs from us. Which usually he does. He has been alphabetizing things since he was 2, he has also known how to count to 100 since then. Now at 4 he can also read, if he doesn’t know the word it sounds it out. He knows shapes I’ve never even hear of (thanks RUclips). I was just wondering if your book would give me some tips/strategy to increase his expressive language as he’s nearing kindergarten.
And we are trying to avoid someone just slapping a level on him by mechanically going down a checklist of autistic traits. Thanks! Look forward to a comment back.
yes! it has great information for you! www.turnautismaround.com
I just see your video. Your video help me to understand a lot about my kid. My son he 21 months old. He has problem eating and constipation and he does has speak delay. What happened if the kid has eating problem? Thank you 😊
Eating issues can make language harder. I talk about this in my online courses www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop
@@marybarbera thank you 😊
my son is 2.4 and he has yet to say a single word ☹ he has some autistic behaviors but no diagnosis yet since they say he's too young. I'm hoping for some progress by using your tips. thank you.
I have a lot of techniques in my new book. It will help you help him before diagnosis. check it out turnautismaround.com
Thanks Dr. Could you please create to a video or information about how to rid out the pacifier (3 years old child)? She uses mostly to sleep. Thanks
I have one! google mary barbera pacifier.
Thank you so much for your help Barbera . Your videos are really helpful. My 28months old doesn’t say even one word. All I hear is dad and shouting when he’s playing. Also he’s so attached with his blanket since childhood. Is there anything I can do about it. I really want to help my son to start talking 🥰
I can help you with all of this! Visit www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more details.
the 5th strategy you have, with pictures, are you referring to PECS, or similar to PECS method? thank you for your videos,very informative.
For the shoebox program you want to use real pictures, usually a 4x6 size of mom , dad, cookie, cup etc. things the child likes.
Thanks for these videos.
I am an American living in Italy, we didn’t notice anything at first but as time went on we noticed that our 3 yr old was not really hitting those development milestones. He was just fascinated by numbers- counting by 2s or 11s. Everything is described by numbers- he uses the number of calories listed on the packaging to ask for certain foods. The cars are described by license plate numbers, the house addresses, the weight limit on the ladder etc. It’s always a guessing game trying to figure out what these random numbers are.
It’s been so difficult finding English speaking help here. That’s why I started to look for online help. Now I fear that my youngest might also be on the spectrum. 😖
i'm happy you found my channel! The requesting with number sounds challenging. I do have online courses that can teach you how to help them. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Dont worry, you're doing a great job momma. Keep your head up love
I really find this helpful
Thank you. My grand daughter is 17 month and I am taking care of her. It has been a long time since I had a little one to look after.
Glad it was helpful!
My 3 year old can say: Ball, Bye-bye, Mom, Dadda, Choo-choo and Boh (he's referring to his favorite one season show of Titipo on Netflix, drives me a bit bonkers to be honest)
When I try and teach him new words he only points at the items. No attempts at speaking. He understands body parts. Points at them all with no problem. When we tell him we're going out he gets his jacket and tries to put on his shoes then tries to unlock the door.
Comprehension isn't the problem I can't get him to attempt to speak. He points and grunts.
I never socialized until I was 7 years old by my own verbal deficiencies. I rarely said anything to my mother. The doctors said I had ADHD to explain my poor schoolwork then a few years later with Asperger Syndrome to try and explain my awkwardness around people. The books that dictate the spectrum were updated a decade later and pushed me off that diagnosis I previously had. Which I find weird but I accept it.
Wondering if my back history might be a piece to why my child is having a hard time learning the spoken word.
It could be for sure! I do have techniques to increase expressive speech. Check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Thank you so much for the informationmy two-year-old has a speech delay well that's what the doctors say but I've noticed certain signs of autism. So we are waiting for additional testing.
good luck with the testing. My courses can help while you wait. www.marybarbera.com/quiz to get started
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Hi new to your channel. My son is 2.5 and says about 10 words. He understands a lot but has not advanced his vocabulary. He did have eating issues as baby and multiple swallow studies as an infant but he eats well now. He drinks out of sippy cup still but uses utensils (not well but he uses them) In between the words he uses correctly, he jabbers a lot. He was having tons of tantrums daily almost, but those have subsided dramatically and I'm hoping that I stumbled on to this shoebox program at just the right time. He gets weekly speech sessions but I think this will also help out greatly.
Happy you are here. I recently did a blog about getting rid of sippy cups so search for that! I also have online courses that can help. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
I have a 3.5 year old grandson. He has a lot of the eating problems that you mentioned, but he cannot say a word, or even close to a word. He makes noises, but there is no distinct letter sound, its a whole lot of ahhhhhh type of sound (if that makes sense). There are lately a few small words that he seems to understand, which are bye bye, bath, and nap. He has no concept on how to play, nor does he even attempt to play with toys, including any activity involving water, which seems to be his most favorite activity (in which he really doesn't do much in the water. I got him a water table hoping that I could begin to teach him, and I am getting nothing. We don't know what he understands, how to get him to communicate, or how to even start teaching him. He has been to neurology, genetics, therapy (mostly physical) and have been trying to get him in for testing. With this Covid thing, we have not been able to get in. Please help us find a direction.
It is really challenging during Covid! My online courses can help train you and your family how to work with him at home. Come watch a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Question: my son is two years old. He just recently got off the pacifer, and he loves to drink. He will drink more than he request to eat food. He only say mama when I ask him to and sometimes not. My question is the sippy cup the reason for his delay speech?
It could be part of it but likely not the whole reason. I have online courses that can help teach you how to get him on a straw cup and increase talking www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Thank you very much for this video. I am planning to move to Canada next year , but my son with ASD speaks currently only french , I am trying to introduce English but don't want to force him, though I guess it would be difficult going to an english speaking city. Do you think he would learn english as any other child if he lives in an english speaking environment?
It depends on the child. Google mary barbera billingual for more information.
Im really worried about my 18 month old son. He says " mama, dada, baba, ya" but its all babble, its not with intent if that makes sense. He also does not point at anything or meeting most of his milestones. He knows his name and I think he knows what " no " means. He is a very hyper toddler, he cannot sit still lol so a lot of the time I think MAYBE he is just to distracted. He does make eye contact with us when he is actually engaged and if he is not distracted. Im getting him into seeing a speech therapist. I have been loving your videos. I am a first time mom and am lost as to what to do to help my son.
I am happy you are here and watching the videos. Not pointing at his age is a red flag but it is great he has some words. My online courses can help you build his language even before a diagnosis . Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more information.
My son is autistic and never said a word, only grunted. One day, we stood at the window watching birds land on the evergreen tree. I kept repeating "bird" and "birdie." Then I world add the color of the bird. It finally clicked and he said, "Bird." Within 2 weeks, he was speaking in full sentences, never searching for a word or saying any improperly. Spending time teaching is the key for so many, I suspect.
thanks a million doc ur amazing
You're most welcome!
Tips start at 3:30
Thanks.
thank you for the information, do you suggest we speak to my grandson only in Spanish he is 20 months, he understand simple words, but only says a few words, now his older brother 7 years old speaks English most of the time. Do you think this may confused him at this age.
It's entirely up to you, but for children with delays, I would start by teaching him with the language he is going to use in school, in the community, etc.
New subscriber! Thanks, my son 19 mo. He understand thing i say like throw in trash, wanna take a bath? Get in your bed, etc. However he doesn't really speak or use words. He either cry or pushes my legs to go or get what he wants. Is this slow speech delay?
It does sound like it could be but it is great he has some receptive language. I do have a toddler course for families regardless of their childs diagnosis. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
@@marybarbera ok. Thank you 👍
my son also.
Is a non response to name calling an automatic sign of autism? Or could it be hearing issues?
I'm kind of confused with my 2 years and 8 months son because his audition test is not satisfying but yet he seems to hear more than sometimes. I'm very confused and waiting for more tests 😔
It can mean a few things. Ruling out hearing loss is a good first step.
@@marybarbera thank you for your prompt answer. They referred me to a children hospital specialized in hearing issues. I guess I will have to check any possibilities now.
Thank you for sharing ung knowledge... You really helped us (confuse moms) my son is 27 months old he only knew few words so i will try this techniques thank you.
I am happy to help! I have a free workshop for parents of young toddlers so you can learn more techniques. Sign up here! www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Same here
Hiee ..My daughter 2 yrs n 6 mnths ...she speaks only mama papa only when she is scared of.sumthing now when i try to teach her words she ignores n strts yawning n running here n der..she trying to say apple but cant say only says aaaa...she point to everything whatever she wants n also point sum of her body parts..when she wants me to on tv she wil gives me remote but nit saying any word...plz help me m worried i have subscribes ur channel n git register on ur workshop today..n thnks for ur tips ita really helpful
That is great you attended a workshop. Make sure to sign up for the online courses and join the private facebook community so we can help you!
My sun is 2 years old. He is completely non verbal. He was diagnosed with severe language delay. Today we brought him for occupational assessments. His development is equal 6 months old children. I noticed when he was 1 year old. There was something going with him.
That must of been tough to hear. My online courses can help you build his language and skills. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Good Day!!!my grandson is almost 4 years and 9 months .he knows the alphabet,he knows how to count 1-20 but not that clear as the same with the other children.sometimes he understand what I'm saying .if he wants something he just hold my hand and ask me to get something through gestures.he love to watch youtube most especially nursery rhymes and short fables .is he an autism or have a speech delay. Were from the Philippines.
My son didn't response much but he can recite several words. He is 2 years old. Is Not much responding sign of autism?
You do want kids responding , sharing attention and using words functionally. Learn more about the signs by googling Mary Barbera autism signs.
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Yep, 3:37 is where the preamble ends and the 5 tips start
How would you approach a bilingual child? Would it take longer for a child to develop n organize the words?
It can. Google Mary Barbera Billingual for more on that.
@@marybarbera thank you.
Very useful information love the content I'm from the Philippines with love
Thank you for the great feedback.
I love your video.
thank you!
My son is turning 3 in a month. He talks in sentences and answers questions but he is not good at expressing himself. He will say things that he wants to do. He will say I want to play with lego. His sentences are pretty short. He won't say i played with lego today and it was fun, can we do it again. I need to get it out of him. I ask him what did you do today and he will say played with cars today and then i ask who was it with ? And he will say Lucy. He doesnt share anything or he doesnt really ask any questions. He usually narrates what he does and in third person. Levi jumping , levi is running, lets run, levi is eating toast. Once in a while he will use I instead of his name because we have been correcting him. I have noticed kids in his class will say, mommy, I read a book about dinosaurs today and he doesn't really share unless I ask and get it out of him. His pronounciation is very good. He is very good at imitating. How do I expand his sentences and make him have back and forth conversations?
Your best path is to join our online course and community. Attend a free workshop to see if it's a good fit. Marybarbera.com/workshops
Where do you live ma’am I want to contact you because I’m concern about my 20 months old son if he has autism or not because I’ve noticed some signs and he is not talking as well please i need your help if you can
Please reply
I live in eastern united states but I help people through my online courses. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
My son is 4 and he he say words like daddy ,mommy, baby ,yeah and sometimes he make letters sound but if I ask him to say it he will not say it but if I tell him to come sometimes he will come or if he troubling something and I ask him to bring it sometimes he will or he will put it back first he never used to make eye contact but now he dose and when I ask him to look at me he dose his sister who he is 11 months older than and when I as spending time with him she will come in between and he will walk away sometimes when she does that and if he want something he will take me to it
My online courses can help you build his language. It is good he has already made some progress. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
My girl is 2 and she has a handful of words and has also said frases on her own but doesn't repeat them again, she babbles alot and makes different tone voices for her toys when playing. She eats well too but i would really like to hear her talk more, should i just give her more time and not rush her?
there are things you can do to build her language. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Dear Mary, my daughter (nearly 18 months) has excellent cognitive and motor skills and eats everything (finger, foods, utensils), although we've probably given her a dummy too much and television, but doesn't speak much (only says "quack" and "dada"). She doesn't point and only does a few gestures - such as clapping and nodding no.
Should I be worried? or is this speech delay?
You're great, thanks for the tips.
her eye contact happens, but only on her "limited" terms
Without knowing her I cannot say for sure but her lack of gestures are a red flag and you may want to do more screeners or request an evalaution. Regardless of the diagnosis though, you can start helping her gain language today. Learn more by visiting www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Omg....I need your help
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My child can say all the letters, even numbers. He can also say shapes, colors, different foods. But when we are asking Him about the things He wants He has no responds at all.
I worried about his situation. He is 36 months.
yes , that can be a red flag. Regardless of diagnosis, my courses can help with this. Check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops
He’s okay. Some kids are just delayed but they all catch up
My son is 3 years and 3 months, occasionally he can say some words doesn’t repeat it for like 3 days and out of the blue he could say it again
Sounds like getting stronger echoic control will help. I tell you how to do that in my new book. Go to turnautismaround.com
Hi dear my daughter is 2 years and 7 month but she don't speak much .she know 1 till 10 and a to z .recognize them easily. Keeping different shapes in their right place but she didn't talk .like mama or baba or water. If she need anything she cry or point at them .should I consult dr.
It sounds like she has some delays and you should ask your doctor. I do have online courses that can help you now . Go to www.marybarbera.com/go
Here is same problems
Hello, my son is going to be two years in September and until now he didn’t say any word just the word (nana) he said nana for food and water, when he was a year he said mama, baba then he stopped. My paediatrician says we may sent him to speech therapy what I want from you to give me an advice what should I do and how can I help him to start say words by himself.
You are right to get started helping him. I have online courses that can help. check out a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops. It is good for parents, regardless of their childs diagnosis.
my daughter is turning 2 this sept 3 and she cant even speak a single word..
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My 2 yrs old all of abc, colors, shapes and some animals and fruits. Can also sing nursery rhymes but some unclear. She can also say now washing face. Shes not also calling me as mama. Sometimes lose eye contact. She always talks all by herself but i coudn’t understand. Does she have autism or just speech delay? Shes not having tantrums. Hopefully you’ll notice me i’m really worried for my baby.
Without knowing her, I cannot say . It is best to check out mchat.org to do a screening and contact early intervention if you are concerned.
My son is 2 years old and 6 months rarely utters Mama and Papa and says namnam if he sees food like fruits or vegetables on tv. He hand flaps whenever he is excited or something in tv that he really likes. Initial assessment he has delay speech. Due to Covid-19 his therapy session was cancelled. My concern is he has flapping. Does this mean he maybe in autism spectrum?
It could possibly mean autism but typical toddlers do it too so it is more about when it all adds up is it autism. I cannot say without knowing him but an evaluation is likely a good idea. I can help regardless of diagnosis to start building his skills. Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more info
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Hello...my son turned 1 on Jan 30th and still doesn't respond to his name. He does make noise and babble. Say mama once every blue moon and use to say dada. Started to walk at 9 months. What can I do to get him to recognize his name?
google mary barbera name response for some tips!
My son is 19 montha and i took him.to.drs and they told me to get early intervention , im sure if maybe its speach delay or autism at all even drs seem not to know. I have an appt in 3 months. All i want to do is cry im un remission of cancer and not working and everything is money how can i help my child...is there anything recommend for him to start talk alittle....
Do the tips in this video and check out this video. www.marybarbera.com/increasing-language-children-autism-shoebox/
yesenia nieves I’m a retired Early Intervention therapist from New Jersey and know that every state has some free services that your family is entitled to. My advice is to find the number for Early Intervention and talk to the people there. They can give services to both your child and you to help a child with delays. RUclips videos are great but they are nothing like the one on one sessions you’ll receive through Early Intervention. It’s really a great program and I encourage you to take that first step and reach out for help. I know it takes courage. But you won’t be sorry that you advocated for your son.
@@kathleenpalmisano3591 thank you very much, i actually called 2 weeks ago and we have an appt tomorrow. Thank you very much for your advice and help...🤗
May son turn 3 this March and his more on action than speaking is it normal
We want a 3 year old talking quite a bit. If he isn't , try checking out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops
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hey thank you for your help my son is 3 .7year and he repeat what we said but when i observed him his try to speak by his own is very low sometimes i think he is not interested to talk and he is very obssesed with water and car very much and i dont know but i think he even dont undwrstand thinhs like what thung is bad and good ingeneral i am very waried on how i help him i am just sad
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My son is 2 and he only says hey, bye,mama,nose, and ear he is very smart and understands everything you saying he just can’t put into words how to respond. His doctor says he has a speech delay and scheduled a session for him but the session got canceled due to COVID
That is frustrating. My online courses can help www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop.