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Look Who's Not Talking
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If the child doesn't appear to understand you or doesn't interact well with you and others, then that could be a red flag that he's not hearing well. Persistent ear infections may have an effect on hearing as well. Late bloomers usually catch up by age 2 1/2, and this is the time to see a healthcare professional if not. Your pediatrician may refer you to a speech therapist, speech pathologist or ear, nose and throat specialist, depending on the problem. Usually problems resolve themselves on their own or with therapy. If you want to hear your child talk, then talk, sing and read aloud to your child. Give him a toy phone and allow him to imitate you as you make your own phone calls. Ask open-ended, non-"yes or no" questions to get the child talking, and exercise his oral muscles by encouraging him to blow bubbles or make funny faces. The more talk he hears, the more he's going to want to get in on the action.
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