Need Toddler Developmental advice!!!!!!

elle Posted: Nov 28, 2003 08:47 PM

Need Toddler Developmental advice!!!!!!

I have a nephew who is only 4 days younger than Aidan -- ( 17 months old) and he talks up a storm -- I mean really says things well... He can say everyone in the familys name -- he also walks up to Aidan -- saying ' hi Aidan' and every other word possible. Aidan says alot -- but he does not get all of the syallables-- Like for Sugar -- he says 'gugar'..and so on -- My nephew says each word clearer than the next -- He says Mommy -- Im tired/hungary/thirsty -- etc.
Is he normal or is that above average vocabulary for his age-- ? I always thought Aidan was right on target -- but now I am worried?

Claud2001 Posted: Nov 28, 2003 10:22 PM

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Every child is different! I think Aidan sounds like he's right on target, too. Your nephew does seem a little advanced for his age. Paul learns new words/sounds everyday, but he has yet to put them together in a sentence.

How is Aidan's comprehension? Does he understand what you are saying when you ask him something? If so, I wouldn't worry...he'll start speaking more and more in his own time...and then you'll wish he had an 'off' button!

Stacey1403 Posted: Nov 28, 2003 10:24 PM

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That is advanced Aidan sounds right on target. What kind of care does your nephew get? Is he home with Mom, babysitter, day care? I wouldn't be but if you are truly concerned you can have Aidan evaluated by early intervention. All children develop differently so please don't sweat it.

mlp924 Posted: Nov 28, 2003 10:27 PM

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Is your nephew the oldest child like Aidan or does he have older siblings to catch up to? I noticed that my younger children always did everything faster so that they could catch up with my daughter.

IrishTracy Posted: Nov 28, 2003 10:59 PM

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Every child is different. Some children don't talk alot until they are about 2 1/2-3. My sister has convinced me not to compare my child to others you'll drive yourself bonkers!!

jenny11.9 Posted: Nov 29, 2003 10:28 AM

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I dont' have much experience in this but I do have one story about myself to share...

I started reading at right under 3 years old. I taught myself so the story goes - it was probably Big Bird..but you get the idea, and by 2nd grade I was at a 10th grade reading level. I had a teacher that would give me the newspaper to read aloud in class. We have audio tape of it - every word is incredibly clear, perfectly pronounced and so on.

Third grade came along and my teacher called my mom in and said - 'Jenny reads wonderfully' - my mother beamed...'and she doesn't understand a WORD'.

I had to start at a first grade level - see **** run kind of thing- to learn the comprehension. My mother always says now that sh'ell never judge a child's progression at any age!

elle Posted: Nov 29, 2003 12:11 PM

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wow - thanks for all of the advice! Aidan understands everything I ask him to do -- and does it -- he is very smart -- I am not going to worry and I will try to stop comparing -- it is so hard though -- you dont know what is right or wrong when its your first !

IrishTracy Posted: Nov 29, 2003 12:56 PM

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Posted by elle

wow - thanks for all of the advice! Aidan understands everything I ask him to do -- and does it -- he is very smart -- I am not going to worry and I will try to stop comparing -- it is so hard though -- you dont know what is right or wrong when its your first !

I totally understand! I am the same way!!

anna Posted: Nov 30, 2003 08:34 AM

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Kids develop so differently. I know its hard not to compare or see what others are doing or not doing, but dont worry, they will all be fine/caught up by kindergarten (So Ive heard )

Ive also seen many HUGE differences with different kids, and its nothing that made a difference later on.