TravelingGal
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Janine, I was just about to bring that up. THAT particular doc was a fill-in for my ped who does not work on Wednesdays (I didn't know that and got an appointment on Wed because it was the only day available since I forgot to book the 15 mo appt in advance). I believe I went to the doc at around 16 months for Amelia's 15 month appointment. I was shocked when she said toddlers that age should be saying around 30 words. I remember that well because that particular doctor also dismissed the "strawberry" that Amelia had on her temple.Date: 4/7/2010 12:32:54 PM
Author: janinegirly
jas: i know it's hard, but would also not worry. No other signs of autism so if this is just about words, then I would just wait and see. Are they 18 mo's? If so, wait until 2 years and then consider some therapy then just as a precaution-- but honestly I've heard of so many toddlers who spoke later. My cousin (yes don't laugh, I have a cousin who is 3 years old--my aunt/uncle adopted) didn't say a word at 2 yrs old! Just pointed! We were all worried. Now he talks like a little smarty pants (asking us to take him to Target,etc).
And since when was it important that they pronounce words well? I'm confused on that one..C says a lot of words but quite a few are only decipherable by me! I say take it with a grain of salt. He comprehends and that is the most important part. Hugs, though,..it's hard when a dr. tells you these things even if you know it's not exactly accurate! Plus there is such discrepancy between docs. I remember Tgal saying her doc said 30 words by 18 mo's. I have been counting C's words religiously since then. Go to her 18 mo prepared, and he asks if she says 5 words! So again, grain of salt.

Amelia's 18 month appt was actually when she was 19 months. Her normal ped asked if she spoke and I said, well, not really. I told him the other doctor said she should have been saying 30 words 3 months prior. He laughed and said, "Sure, in an ideal world. But if she can least say 5 words, I would not be worried." I felt SO much better (and I LOVE her normal ped vs that other icky woman).
Sure enough, one month later, she started talking (or attempting to talk) like crazy. BTW, Janine, sorry to have scared you...obviously Amelia's usual doctor is on the same wavelength as yours!!!