RED FLAG for Speech Problem Sometimes a child's failure to put two words together by the time he is 24 months old means nothing. Sometimes it means there is a problem. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, there are some abnormalities that might reflect hearing loss, head injury, or other conditions, and so call for a doctor's evaluation : 0-3 months Does not listen to speech or does not make sounds repeatedly by cooing or going. 4-6 months Does not notice noisy toys, look for the source of sounds like the vacuum cleaner, or attend to parents� �no� 7-12 months Does not babble either long or short groups od sounds such as �tata upupu bibibibi� and does not say a word or two, even unclearly. Does not respond to her name. 1-2 years Does not use on �or two- word questions (�Where kitty?�), put two words together (�mommy book�) or listen to simple stories, songs, and rhymes. 2-3 years Does not have a word for almost everything or use 2 �to 3- word �sentences� to talk about and ask for things. Can�t understand differences meaning (�go� and �stop�) or follow 2 requests (�get the book and put it on the table�). Doesn�t notice environmental sounds such as a doorbell. 3-4 years Does not hear when you call from another room, or understand simple �who?�, �what?�, and �where?� questions. Cannot be understood by people outside the family. If delays persist until kindergarten, most pediatricians recommend speech therapy. By Tessa Namuth � Newsweek Special 2000 Edition : Your Child __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ >> Cake, parcel lebaran & bunga2 Natal? Klik, http://www.indokado.com >> Info balita, http://www.balita-anda.indoglobal.com Etika berinternet, email ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stop berlangganan, e-mail ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
