Why Do Children Stop Talking? | Speech Therapist on Language Regression
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- Why Do Children Stop Talking? | Speech Therapist on Language Regression
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The most common inquiry we get is that the child used to use words to describe and call “mama” then suddenly, the child stops talking and starts pulling your hand to get whatever s/he wants.
Sometimes it feels like your child is losing words and “forgetting” what they’ve learned already.
Why? There are actually 3 reasons.
Language Facilitating / Language Rich Environment
Reaction to spoken words can be exaggerated especially when your child only speaks a few times a day. We make the mistake of screaming and clapping our hands when we hear those precious words… However, that is not language facilitating. The child was experimenting with language and would be taken aback by the huge reaction. You should have exaggerated reactions when the child imitates your words but certainly not when your child says a word by him/herself. What you should do instead is to calmly praise and say the word one more time for the child whilst pointing out the real-world reference to the word.
Screen time is also an issue, as it doesn’t provide a language-rich environment at home. It’s one-way communication. Whilst it does teach the child one-way communication, it doesn’t teach him/her how to use it in real life. That’s why all therapists out there suggest you play with your child and have “quality time” with each other. If you take a look at our channel, you can see videos of how to play with toys with children.
The Link Between Words, Meaning, and Function is Blurry
For children who are language delayed or disordered. Picking up language can be quite a difficult task. So when they speak words, those might not be really referencing something in the world. We don’t know whether the child actually understands the meaning of the word or not. In some cases, we call these “proto-words” which means, it’s a prototype of the word they’re learning. The meaning is blurry and they’re saying it just because something reminds them of the sound.
Sometimes it could just be delayed echolalia. When a child ‘forgets’ a word, most of the time it’s because s/he does not know when else to use the word and it is only used when specific conditions are aligned. This means the use of words is limited and the child hasn’t truly mastered the word meaning yet. Because there aren’t enough chances to use the words, the child’s language development stagnates.
Autism Spectrum Disorder?
We know that children who are on the spectrum have slightly different development in brain structures. Up till now, there is research indicating that these changes biologically happen around 2-3 years of age. Coincidentally, the symptoms of ASD also surface at around 2-3 years old as well. So when this happens, children might experience a regression developmentally in all aspects. This is when parents report that the child has ‘regressed’ when it was actually that the child’s language development has halted and specific behaviors start to arise. This looks like regression because the child doesn’t do what s/he used to do.
Children on the spectrum have a hard time acquiring language. Most of the time they are preoccupied with something else. No matter if it’s a sensory or behavioral issue, it takes take from the child actually learning to socialize and play with others. That’s why there is a regression. The first step to tackle this is always to find out the child’s interests and start teaching him/her how to play with toys!
Please make a video about what happens in ASD brain when regression happens around 2y old. It happened to my son, loss of other abilities too and increase of autistic behaviors. Doctors and therapists have not been able to answer my questions as to why.
Virtual ASD is a new term for us. Hope there is an adjusted milestone post covid so parents worry less. Especially for families living far from relatives, and first time parents, where socialization isnt easy or schools are expensive.
Im a new dad who knows nothing. Been giving my boy screentime since birth to 1.3 years old. He was bubly and singing songs ang copying me whenever we record on mobile so I thought nothing was wrong. Until in the 15th month check, our pedia said, he's a bit delay in language and communication. This caught us off guard and had to re adjust our parenting.
We 0 screen time, only video call grandma and cousins. Also both me and my wife has dropped social media. Only use internet for education and research.
We stick to routine play, reduce battery toys in the playpen, increased body parts play and imagination.
Feeding was a nightmare for the first weeks, he cant sit for long on high chair unless I sing like cocomelon level. Focus and attention was flying all over. He would notice if the ceiling fan is off, and would always seek visual stimulus. He would not look when name is called, wont ask us anything, not even say mama. He wouldnt copy me anymore and had increased tantrums.
After a month, he started playing with cars the right way, point up when airplanes fly above, shouts aircon when we open it with a remote or point at it, do animal sounds (not name) when we point and would now complete nursery rhymes if we suddenly stop singing the last words.
Were getting there, Slowly but surely. Its like we've gone back to age 1 but we wont stop helping our child, like all parents would. Do not give up, or give in. Google gave me sleepness night for my searches returned with answers from 5 years ago. Not so much on virtual delays and disorders. Now on 16th month, we have 2 more months to catch up before 18th month check. Praying for the best and hope all children develop well in this time of pandemic.
This exactly happened to my son he is 2 year old it’s been more than 2 weeks I stopped screen time took him out for walk and play with him he doesn’t respond to his name could you Plz tell me what activities you are doing with your kid to keep him busy and help him in language
@@husaynvlogs1366 i did print out photos of our family and label them. Kept reading and telling him our names and pointing at him when we mention his name. Works well in front of mirros. Also dont call him just by his name, add some words or actions like:
Name, do yo want to eat?
Name, play?
Name, come here.
Name, is so happy.
Name, drink your juice.
Can u share current progress of ur kid. M also facing same so it will be Ray of hope. Plz reply.
@@savitashinde2484 healthy normal and talkative boy. Started school at 2 years old, now can ask for some things he likes and interacts with other people. Very happy removing youtibe, tv and tablets.
@music for the soul: Can u share current progress of ur kid. M also facing same so it will be Ray of hope. Plz reply.
Really appreciate for these information that I have been searching for ages!!!My son stopped talking when I got a new nanny who had strong accent when he's 2. Wish I see this early. Thank you Ming!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the information
My pleasure
Always helpful information for my son. Thanks a lot.
So nice of you
Thank you for this video...
You're welcome!
Excellent❤
thanks for video it really helpful. Same my girl forget words she used to speak.
Glad it was helpful!
My son was born 7 weeks premature, he just turned 2 a couple weeks ago. At his 18 month check up he was saying more words but between 18 months and his 2nd birthday he had regressed with speaking. We had the Child Development Center screen him, and a woman came to our house to evaluate him on basically everything he can/can't do, not just speech, but they can't actually diagnose him with anything like ASD. I purchased the mini corse from Agents of Speech and my son has started a 2 year old class twice a week (1hr class). I've noticed he has started to repeat or imitate us more lately, the closer we get to his "due date age" and I've read about premature babies having a speech delay around 2 years old. I do think playing with him more has helped a lot, although I don't always have time for other things, he needs it. I'm glad you made this video, although I'm still unsure if my son has ASD or not, his pediatrician and a few other people who work with ASD kids said they weren't too worried about it, but as a mother I worry! However this video kind of helped me to see that, yes ASD could be a possibility, but so could other factors. So thank you!
Omg it sounds like you’re describing my son’s exact situation minus the fact that your son is 7 weeks early. I hope we find answers soon.
hey Rachael, preterm babies usually take some time to catch up on all fronts - that's true... Since he's still 18 months old, you don't have to worry too much just yet!
@@SM-sv1sc you know, I actually have a lot of mom friends who are in a similar boat right now. I'm wondering if "virtual autism" is kind of on the rise right now because of no socialization due to covid. Not much to do besides watch TV when you're home all the time. And honestly, even when it became acceptable to socialize again where I live, I just wasn't. I think I got used to being antisocial, so I just didn't think about reaching out to my family or friends to hang out. So for almost the first 2 years of my son's life he had mostly me and the TV. If I was trying to cook or clean, I'd turn on a movie because I don't have my husband home to entertain the baby much since he works so much. I hope by sharing my experience it helps you not feel alone. It's hard being a mom, and covid made things harder, even for our little ones. By you being here shows you're trying to help your child and you care. So just keep at it! 🙌🏽❤ you got this!
@@AgentsofSpeech he's actually just turned 2 years old. He had a regression in speech from 18 months to 2 years old.
@@rachaelbernal1713 you have described my exact situation and it’s hard when taking your child to the playground when children aren’t practicing social skills because of COVID or because they haven’t gained those skills their entire life. My son is also 2 and a half and you made me feel like I wasn’t the only mother that feels guilty that the TV sometimes has to be the only thing to distract in times when we can’t play with our children all the time at home and be able to do things around the house.. they learn more to develop these social skills when we play with them.. but how do we juggle that over getting things done at home? It’s just been a little frustrating that we don’t know how long we will have to fulfill this social interaction void and how to help a child develop these skills during this time..
Our daughter was a preemie. was slightly delayed, but was potty trained and was speaking by 4. around 4, she stopped speaking and lost her potty training. She has been evaluated, MRI, ABA therapy, OT,PT, etc. She is 7 and is now starting to use the potty (hold it in) and says 1-2 words a day. looking for help.
Where did you read about the brain being different in ASD children? I have 2, I haven’t read this. Can you provide a link?
health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-study-uncovers-age-related-brain-differences-in-autistic-individuals/2023/03
You can search for the exact papers there are a lot more out there
Thank you, Ming
My daughter is turning 3 next month. We could hold full conversation but these last few weeks she started pointing, crying and refusing to talk. I’m not sure why or what to do. She has been crying and Refusing to talk for a little over a week now.
Is she normal now actually my boy who is always a talker now actually stoped talking and he is pointing now
@@Siva-ot3es no I posted this 3 days ago. Nothing changed me and her dad decided we was going to talk to her doctor about it
Hey hi.. how is your daughter
Hi how is your daughter
Hi we went to doctor and he said it’s was speech regression and he told to avoid screen time .. and spend time with him