My son was a late talker and now he's a chatterbox. So don't worry too much. But do get him evaluated (cant do any harm). And start actively working on speech with him.
Some ideas:
Speak to him all the time, narrate your life. Read everyday. At least one story.
Encourage him to touch your lips as you talk to feel the movement.
Start or continue signing with him.
Turn off the TV if he's watching more than 2 hours a day.
Socialize with talkative toddlers.
Consider speech therapy.
My son was evaluated around 18 months and it was a simple process that taught me things. When they evaluate they test for all kinds of things that you might not think to look for/at. And it's all very easy, play-based. It wasn't a medical examination. I say do it! The earlier, the better!
Some ideas:
Speak to him all the time, narrate your life. Read everyday. At least one story.
Encourage him to touch your lips as you talk to feel the movement.
Start or continue signing with him.
Turn off the TV if he's watching more than 2 hours a day.
Socialize with talkative toddlers.
Consider speech therapy.
My son was evaluated around 18 months and it was a simple process that taught me things. When they evaluate they test for all kinds of things that you might not think to look for/at. And it's all very easy, play-based. It wasn't a medical examination. I say do it! The earlier, the better!
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