Question
My three-year-old baby still doesn’t want to talk, although he has started to call me ‘mom’ recently, but I am still worried. I have taken the child to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it might be a late speech development. What other methods can help the baby start speaking?
Answer
If the baby’s pronunciation is normal and there are no abnormalities in their personality and intellectual development, but they simply don’t like to talk, this situation can be considered a delay in language development. Parents do not need to over-worry; the baby may suddenly start speaking at some point and their language expression will be fluent and their pronunciation standard. However, if the baby is introverted and does not like to interact with family members or peers, then one should be aware of the possibility of autism. If necessary, seek professional assistance from a psychiatrist or psychologist, and undergo a brain MRI to rule out other potential issues.