How to intervene when a 2-year-old child is not talking
Disease description:
My baby is already two years old but still can't talk. Seeing other children starting to babble and learn language, I feel very anxious. I would like to consult on how to intervene when a two-year-old isn't speaking yet.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
When a 2-year-old child is not speaking, parents can take the following interventions:
1. Language training: Provide a rich language environment, communicate frequently with the child using simple and clear language. Encourage the child to play with other children to promote language development.
2. Disease screening: Assess whether the child has hearing, intellectual, or other related disorders through standardized intelligence tests, autism screenings, etc., and provide targeted treatment once the condition is identified.
3. Hearing evaluation: Ensure the child's hearing is normal; if any issues are detected, promptly fit hearing aids or proceed with surgical treatment as needed.
4. Psychological support: For psychological conditions such as autism, parents should offer extra love and support, while cooperating with professional doctors to provide appropriate psychological therapy.
