What to do if a 27-month-old baby isn't talking
Disease description:
My baby is now 27 months old but still can't talk yet—he hasn't even learned to say basic words like "mama" or "dada." I'd like to ask, what should I do about a 27-month-old who isn't speaking?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
A 27-month-old child who is not speaking should undergo a hearing evaluation at the hospital, as hearing impairments can affect language development and result in delayed speech. Additionally, an intellectual screening should be performed. Children with intellectual disabilities often have significantly impaired cognitive and social adaptive abilities, and their language comprehension and expression skills lag behind those of peers, which may lead to speech delays. As they grow older, these children may also develop problems such as hyperactivity, inattention, and learning difficulties. Only after a clear diagnosis at the hospital can an appropriate treatment plan be implemented. Parents should provide a rich language environment and engage in frequent communication and interaction with their child. Singing songs, telling stories, and playing language games are effective ways to stimulate the child's language development.
