Question
The baby is two weeks old and isn’t talking yet, and they don’t respond when called. The hearing test is normal. How should it be treated?
Answer
If a baby isn’t talking at two weeks old, this is typically a normal phenomenon and there’s no need to worry. Parents should engage in more interaction with the child and use standard Mandarin for teaching. Additionally, it’s important to check if the child’s frenulum is too short, which could affect pronunciation. If a frenulum issue is confirmed, it can be resolved through a minor surgical procedure. If no frenulum problem is present, a head CT scan should be conducted to check the brain’s development. If brain development is normal, treatment primarily relies on postnatal training.