How many words does your 20 month old say?

[buttergirl12]

I never thought DS was that far behind in talking but after reading the message board this morning I'm interested how he compares to other kids his age. He only uses a couple of words (less than 5). He understands most of what we say and seems shy about trying new words. Sometimes he will just mouth it silently. If I ask him if he can say something he will look like he tries and then shake his head no. I'm hoping he is one of those kids who make sure they can say it properly first and surprise me one day with full sentences.

[buttergirl12]

I never thought DS was that far behind in talking but after reading the message board this morning I'm interested how he compares to other kids his age. He only uses a couple of words (less than 5). He understands most of what we say and seems shy about trying new words. Sometimes he will just mouth it silently. If I ask him if he can say something he will look like he tries and then shake his head no. I'm hoping he is one of those kids who make sure they can say it properly first and surprise me one day with full sentences.

[buttergirl12]

I never thought DS was that far behind in talking but after reading the message board this morning I'm interested how he compares to other kids his age. He only uses a couple of words (less than 5). He understands most of what we say and seems shy about trying new words. Sometimes he will just mouth it silently. If I ask him if he can say something he will look like he tries and then shake his head no. I'm hoping he is one of those kids who make sure they can say it properly first and surprise me one day with full sentences.

[lmintzer]

Well, Joshua is only 18 mos. (and was a month early), so he's not exactly the right age, but I checked off "10 words or less". He's definitely a late talker, much later than his older brother (who speaks enough for the whole family!). He says 2-3 words at most right now.

I'm not worried, despite the fact that many would send him for a speech eval. at this point. He's developing nicely and keeps making progress. His fine motor skills are excellent, and he's just, well, very very busy. He's our little engineer in the making.

[lmintzer]

Well, Joshua is only 18 mos. (and was a month early), so he's not exactly the right age, but I checked off "10 words or less". He's definitely a late talker, much later than his older brother (who speaks enough for the whole family!). He says 2-3 words at most right now.

I'm not worried, despite the fact that many would send him for a speech eval. at this point. He's developing nicely and keeps making progress. His fine motor skills are excellent, and he's just, well, very very busy. He's our little engineer in the making.

[lmintzer]

Well, Joshua is only 18 mos. (and was a month early), so he's not exactly the right age, but I checked off "10 words or less". He's definitely a late talker, much later than his older brother (who speaks enough for the whole family!). He says 2-3 words at most right now.

I'm not worried, despite the fact that many would send him for a speech eval. at this point. He's developing nicely and keeps making progress. His fine motor skills are excellent, and he's just, well, very very busy. He's our little engineer in the making.

[lmintzer]

Well, Joshua is only 18 mos. (and was a month early), so he's not exactly the right age, but I checked off "10 words or less". He's definitely a late talker, much later than his older brother (who speaks enough for the whole family!). He says 2-3 words at most right now.

I'm not worried, despite the fact that many would send him for a speech eval. at this point. He's developing nicely and keeps making progress. His fine motor skills are excellent, and he's just, well, very very busy. He's our little engineer in the making.

[lmintzer]

Well, Joshua is only 18 mos. (and was a month early), so he's not exactly the right age, but I checked off "10 words or less". He's definitely a late talker, much later than his older brother (who speaks enough for the whole family!). He says 2-3 words at most right now.

I'm not worried, despite the fact that many would send him for a speech eval. at this point. He's developing nicely and keeps making progress. His fine motor skills are excellent, and he's just, well, very very busy. He's our little engineer in the making.

[lmintzer]

Well, Joshua is only 18 mos. (and was a month early), so he's not exactly the right age, but I checked off "10 words or less". He's definitely a late talker, much later than his older brother (who speaks enough for the whole family!). He says 2-3 words at most right now.

I'm not worried, despite the fact that many would send him for a speech eval. at this point. He's developing nicely and keeps making progress. His fine motor skills are excellent, and he's just, well, very very busy. He's our little engineer in the making.

[lmintzer]

Well, Joshua is only 18 mos. (and was a month early), so he's not exactly the right age, but I checked off "10 words or less". He's definitely a late talker, much later than his older brother (who speaks enough for the whole family!). He says 2-3 words at most right now.

I'm not worried, despite the fact that many would send him for a speech eval. at this point. He's developing nicely and keeps making progress. His fine motor skills are excellent, and he's just, well, very very busy. He's our little engineer in the making.