18 Month Old Not Talking But Understands. My son is 18 months old and still not talking. Ideally by 18 months your child should know between six and 20 words and understand many more. In any case prompt evaluation diagnosis and treatment are the keys to the best outcome for your toddler. Some children can say around 70 words at 18 months however others take longer to get started.
My first son was a very early talker spoke like a 2 and a half year old at 18 months a real chatterbox at almost 4. She doesnt talk. Some kids will start talking just fine when they are two or older however. My 18 month old grandaughter doesnt walk or talk. My 18 month old little girl is not talking yet. If you havent had your sons 18 month well-child check up its a good time to check in.
Even when she tries to talk like ball shell say ba but only if we ASK her to say ball.
By 12 months. If you havent had your sons 18 month well-child check up its a good time to check in. Hey hun i dont have much advice but my wee boy is the same. For example by the time your child is 18-24 months old he or she should be according to BabyCenter saying somewhere in the range of 50 words. Early Signs of Autism. Some kids will start talking just fine when they are two or older however.