Question
The boy, born on October 28, 2016, via cesarean section, weighed 6.4 pounds at birth. Around the age of one and three to four months, he would call out for “mommy,” “sister,” “grandmother,” and “grandfather.” He was breastfed until he was one and seven months old. After weaning, he gradually became unwilling to open his mouth and speak. Tests with paper and pen and behavioral assessments have confirmed that he does not have autism, and his language ability is around 15 months. Currently, he is attending a language course at an early education institution , and has been attending for over a week. This week, he started saying words like “mommy,” “grandmother,” and “bird bird,” usually using his fingers and making grunts when he wants something. He can make eye contact with adults and follow their instructions to complete tasks. We are concerned if there are any other issues that have not been detected.
Answer
The baby’s condition is considered normal, as the baby is still young and in the stage of growth and development. As the child grows older, this situation will gradually improve. It is recommended that parents talk more with the baby, such as reading stories before bed, spending more time playing with the child, which can also help with development. The language early education course that your child is attending is very effective, so it is recommended to attend the classes seriously and for family members to pay more attention as well.