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I dont know what to do!!!!

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My son,Andrew,who is 23 mos. old is still not talking.He says two words,mama and eat.He is very vocal as far as making sonds bt is only able to make a few sonds that he repeats throghot the day and night.I have tried flash cards and pictres,books,naming objects,singing songs.He either takes the card and carries them arond all day,ignores me or gets mad and bangs his head and screams and screams..I am not going to stop doing these things as his therapists say it may take a while,I am jst wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if yo have fond any other methods to be helpfl...I dont want to psh him too hard or expect too mch of him too soon,I jst want to help him soo mch!!Any advice is appreciated.
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Hi!!! Oh, it can be very frusterating for a child on the spectrum with cards, etc. but especially for a child so young. I would say, in a happy voice, either show him the card (like a ball or food) or for now maybe say the word while 'SIGNING IT'... For actually lots of autistic people sign language starts to intrigue them and promotes even speech at times...some of the kids need that or symbols for certain things before the pic. cards start. Plus, he's young.

Luv,
Kris

PS: I would highly suggest the signing thing.
Olismom
Olismom
I had a similar situation with Oliver. Just watch where he is connecting and continue, as well as if you can tell if he gets upset with something, notice if you can pin point the real issue, like is it too fast of a change, or are you getting into his face in a way that he is not responding as you would like, so you are always evaluating the causes and effects, then go with what works and incorporate more in that way. My boy really clued in with the computer games for pre school, especially the Reader Rabit for Toddlers and Babies. Best wishes, I know you will get it figured out!
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It's SOOOOOOOOOOO hard. My son didn't have his full vocabulary and sentences till 7 years old. He always had the same as your son....mama, juice, more then when 5-6 moved to 2 words more please, big dog and etc...

now..... he doesn't shut up lol but it's great. patience hun. only god knows when he'll start.
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Thought I'd add this for the rest of you too...

http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/aslpro.cgi

It is a visual dictionary of signlanguage, from child signlanguage (best one to start with) to full dictionary, etc.

Kris

PS: Adding a page about signlanguage and autism to my website...

Also, sign is good for the hands for SID as well :) Great input, etc. and helps promote speech and engagement!
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Swinging him will help.In a blanket or a swing.It stimulates the inner eardrum where all five senses come from.Something along those words.I was told about a two years ago.My son used to be afraid of swing but loved baby swing when infant.Finally at four he was more comfortable swinging.That is the one time out of the day he will just vocalize up a storm and try to make words.If you can start swinging him now it will probably get more words.I made a swing out of a knitted blanket my grandma made-SHH!I looped it around doorknobs to secure it.Used and old piece of telephone wire weaved it through and tied a T- shirt for handle.my son loves it!I also weave a belt through the blanket to make sure he cant roll out.i get a workout at the same time.My necks killing me though!
Olismom
Olismom
Like Julie said, Oli loves to swing at the park and then he is ready to learn talking. I also talk to him while we swing!
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Your son is only 23months. My Nathan is going on 41/2 and just started saying words prior to his fourth birthday. He was very frustrated prior to no vocalizing and like others signs really helped him. We just taught him basic signs like more, please, eat, drink, etc. and then he would make up some of his own as well. My other son is 30months and still only saying a few random words. Just stay consistent. Constantly use the sign as you say the word and eventually your son may do it on his own.
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